1007.90.00.00/White Grain Sorghum Seeds/Japan

White Grain Sorghum Seeds from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• 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