White Grain Sorghum Seeds
White grain sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) is a drought-tolerant cereal grain harvested for its seeds, commonly used in food processing and animal feed. It falls under HTS 1007.90.00.00 as 'other' grain sorghum, excluding sweet sorghum varieties. These seeds are typically imported in bulk for milling into flour or ethanol production.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as hybrid seed for planting
Hybrid sorghum seeds intended for sowing are classified under heading 1209 as seeds of forage plants, not as grain under 1007.
If pre-processed into bran, pollard, or screenings
Sorghum bran or other milling by-products shift to Chapter 23 as cereal bran, excluding the raw grain kernel.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify moisture content below 14% to meet phytosanitary standards and avoid rejection; obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country confirming freedom from pests like sorghum midge
• Declare exact varietal purity to prevent misclassification as hybrid seed
Related Products under HTS 1007.90.00.00
Red Grain Sorghum Kernels
Red grain sorghum kernels are a variety of Sorghum bicolor harvested at maturity for grain, valued for their high starch content in brewing and livestock feed. Classified under HTS 1007.90.00.00 as other grain sorghum, distinct from forage or sweet types. Often imported whole for domestic processing.
Certified Organic Grain Sorghum
Certified organic grain sorghum meets USDA NOP standards, grown without synthetic pesticides or GMOs, suitable for health food markets. It is classified under HTS 1007.90.00.00 as other grain sorghum per statistical notes on organic certification. Imported in bulk for organic flour or snack production.
Yellow Milo Grain Sorghum
Yellow milo is a common grain sorghum variety (Sorghum bicolor) prized for birdseed blends and ethanol fermentation due to its color and yield. Falls under HTS 1007.90.00.00 as other grain sorghum, imported cleaned and sized for various end uses.
Food-Grade Grain Sorghum
Food-grade grain sorghum is selected for low tannin content, ideal for human consumption in gluten-free products like porridge and beer adjuncts. Classified in HTS 1007.90.00.00 as other grain sorghum, meeting FDA food safety standards. Imported in food-safe packaging for processing.
Bulk Feed Grain Sorghum
Bulk feed grain sorghum serves as high-energy livestock fodder, especially for poultry and cattle rations. It is categorized under HTS 1007.90.00.00 as other grain sorghum, shipped in large volumes for animal nutrition. Cleaned but unprocessed for feed mills.
Non-GMO Grain Sorghum
Non-GMO grain sorghum appeals to markets avoiding genetically modified crops, used in natural foods and export feed. Falls under HTS 1007.90.00.00 as other grain sorghum, with identity preservation during supply chain.