1008.29.00.00/Japanese Barnyard Millet/Japan

Japanese Barnyard Millet from Japan

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.

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%

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