Japanese Barnyard Millet

Japanese barnyard millet (Echinochloa esculenta) is a fast-growing cereal grain used in traditional Japanese dishes and gluten-free baking. It qualifies under HTS 1008.29.00.00 as 'other' millet grains.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1005.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If considered corn relative

Maize and related under 1005, but barnyard millet stays in millet category 1008.

0713.39Lower: 10% vs 35%

If dried with legumes

Mixed dried beans and seeds may classify under Chapter 7 subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Confirm varietal purity via DNA testing if claiming specific breed for premium pricing

β€’ Comply with organic certification under General Statistical Note 6 for 'certified organic' claims

β€’ Monitor aflatoxin levels, especially from tropical origins, per FDA import alerts

Related Products under HTS 1008.29.00.00

Proso Millet Grain

Proso millet (Panicum miliaceum) is a small-seeded annual grass grain used primarily for birdseed, livestock feed, and human consumption in gluten-free products. It falls under HTS 1008.29.00.00 as 'other' millet, distinct from sorghum millet in heading 1007. This classification covers unmilled, whole grains imported in bulk.

Pearl Millet Seeds

Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) grains are drought-resistant cereal seeds grown in arid regions for food, fodder, and bird feed. Classified under HTS 1008.29.00.00 as 'other' millet, this covers raw, uncleaned seeds not fitting specific subheadings.

Finger Millet Grains

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.

Foxtail Millet Whole Seeds

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.

Certified Organic Proso Millet

Organic proso millet meets USDA NOP standards for pesticide-free cultivation, imported for premium health food markets. Classified as HTS 1008.29.00.00 'other' millet with statistical note for certified organic tracking.

Bulk Millet for Birdseed

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.