Proso Millet Grain from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity standards (e.g
• free from weeds, other seeds) as per USDA import regulations to avoid quarantines
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country confirming no pests or diseases affecting U.S. agriculture
• Declare moisture content accurately; levels above 13% may trigger additional drying or rejection at port