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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cleaned and sized for milling
Milling preparation moves it from pure seed to processed cereal under subheading 1008.29.
If sold as fodder crop seeds
If primarily for forage or hay production, seeds of other plants may go to Chapter 12.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label packages with lot numbers and origin to facilitate traceability for quarantine inspections
• Comply with Federal Seed Act labeling for interstate sale post-import
• Watch for moisture content limits to prevent mold during transit
Related Products 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.
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.