Foxtail Millet Whole Seeds from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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