Pearl Millet Seeds from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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