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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported primarily as fodder crop seeds
Seeds of forage plants like millet for sowing or fodder may fall under Chapter 12.
If mixed with wild rice or other cereals
Mixtures of cereals including millet classify under 'other cereals' in 1008.90.
If partially milled or hulled
Millet flour or groats from milling move to Chapter 11 as cereal preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label as 'for food use' or 'for feed' clearly, as end-use affects FDA vs
• FDA/APHS inspection
• Test for ergot contamination, a common fungal issue in millet imports leading to CBP holds
• Use ISF filing 24 hours prior to loading for bulk grain shipments to prevent delays
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.
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.
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.
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.