Foxtail Millet Whole Seeds from Japan
Foxtail millet (Setaria italica) is an ancient grain used in Asian cuisines and birdseed mixes, imported in whole seed form. HTS 1008.29.00.00 covers this as 'other' millet excluding canary seed.
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
• Screen for dockage (foreign material) under 2% to meet U.S
• Grade 1 standards for resale
• Register with APHIS for small grain imports if from quarantined regions
• Use vacuum packing for organic certified millet to preserve quality during transit