Finger Millet Grains from Japan
Finger millet (Eleusine coracana), also known as ragi, is a nutritious cereal grain rich in calcium, imported for health foods and porridges. It is classified under HTS 1008.29.00.00 as 'other' millet, encompassing unmilled grains.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide Certificate of Analysis (COA) for nutritional claims if labeled for retail human consumption
• Ensure compliance with FSMA foreign supplier verification for food safety risks
• Avoid misdeclaration as 'wheat' or other grains, which carry different quotas and duties