Finger Millet Seed from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.0325%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)
Import Tips
• Secure an import permit from APHIS for small grains to ensure no noxious weeds
• Document germination percentage above 80% for commercial viability
• Pitfall: Incorrect weight declaration can lead to under-valuation penalties