Common Buckwheat Varietal Grain

Fagopyrum esculentum buckwheat seeds, the standard variety for food production. Precisely matches HTS 1008.10.00.00 as the unmilled buckwheat cereal seed.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1008.90.01Higher: 36.1% vs 35%

If includes Tartary buckwheat

Different buckwheat species or wild varieties may fall under 'other cereals' if not pure common buckwheat.

1102.90.60Higher: 44% vs 35%

If after pearling or polishing

Pearl barley-like processing on buckwheat moves it to other worked cereal grains in Chapter 11.

1209.29Lower: 10% vs 35%

If certified for sowing only

Explicit sowing intent classifies under seeds chapter, excluding food use presumption.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify botanical variety on invoices for CBP review; ensure quarantine compliance for rust diseases; bulk pack in 50kg bags for cost efficiency