Seed
Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals (including wild rice): > Millet: > Seed
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 1008.21.00.00
Proso Millet Seed
Proso millet seed (Panicum miliaceum) is specifically classified under HTS 1008.21.00.00 as millet seed intended for planting or sowing. This variety is commonly used in agriculture for growing crops in dryland farming regions. It falls under this code due to its status as unmilled millet seed, distinct from grain used for food.
Pearl Millet Seed
Pearl millet seed (Pennisetum glaucum), also known as bajra, is categorized under HTS 1008.21.00.00 for millet seed. It is widely used in semi-arid regions for cultivation as a drought-resistant crop. The code applies because it is seed of the millet genus, unmilled and unprocessed.
Foxtail Millet Seed
Foxtail millet seed (Setaria italica) is imported under HTS 1008.21.00.00 as seed of the millet family for agricultural planting. This ancient grain seed is prized for its rapid growth and use in gluten-free farming. Classification is based on its unmilled seed form within the millet category.
Finger Millet Seed
Finger millet seed (Eleusine coracana), known as ragi, is classified in HTS 1008.21.00.00 for millet seed used in planting. It is a staple in tropical agriculture for its nutritional value and resilience. This code covers it as unmilled seed, excluding sweet corn per chapter notes.
Bird Millet Seed Mix
A blend of proso and foxtail millet seeds marketed as bird millet seed falls under HTS 1008.21.00.00 when imported as seed stock. Primarily used for aviculture or wild bird feeding but classified by botanical type. It qualifies as millet seed per the heading for buckwheat, millet, and canary seeds.
Organic Proso Millet Seed
Certified organic proso millet seed meets HTS 1008.21.00.00 for millet seed, with organic status per General Statistical Note 6 approved standards. Used for organic farming to produce health-focused grains. Remains under seed classification unless processed.