Fonio (Digitaria spp.)
Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals (including wild rice): > Fonio (Digitaria spp.)
Duty Rate (from China)
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 1008.40.00.00
White Fonio Grains
Whole, hulled white fonio grains (Digitaria exilis) harvested from West Africa, used as a gluten-free grain in porridges and salads. Classified under HTS 1008.40.00.00 as unmilled fonio, a specific cereal grain distinct from other millets or rices.
Black Fonio Seeds
Unhulled black fonio seeds (Digitaria iburua), a nutrient-dense variety popular in Nigerian cuisine for its earthy flavor in couscous-like dishes. Falls under HTS 1008.40.00.00 as pure fonio, separate from other millet types.
Organic White Fonio
Certified organic white fonio grains grown without synthetic pesticides, ideal for health food markets in salads and baking. HTS 1008.40.00.00 covers this unmilled cereal as specified for Digitaria species per statistical notes.
Hulled Fonio Grains
Pre-hulled fonio grains ready for quick cooking, retaining full bran for nutrition in West African staples like thiakry. Classified in HTS 1008.40.00.00 as whole fonio cereal, not yet milled into flour.
Fonio for Sprouting
Clean, viable fonio seeds selected for high germination rates in microgreen production or home sprouting kits. HTS 1008.40.00.00 applies to this raw cereal form of Digitaria spp., excluding sweet corn per chapter notes.
Bulk Fonio Cargo
Large shipment of unmilled fonio grains in 50kg bags for wholesale to food processors. Directly matches HTS 1008.40.00.00 for pure fonio (Digitaria spp.) in bulk cereal trade.