Bulk Millet for Birdseed from Japan
Mixed or single-variety millet grains packaged for wild bird feeding stations, primarily proso and pearl types. HTS 1008.29.00.00 applies to unmilled 'other' millet imported in bulk.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain APHIS PPQ 587 permit for bird food grains to bypass some inspections
• Test for salmonella if destined for packaged retail bird feed
• Declare as 'not for human consumption' to streamline customs processing