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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If canary seed impurities exceed tolerance
Presence of significant canary seed contamination could reclassify under the canary seed heading.
If sold primarily as forage crop seeds
Fonio intended for animal fodder or agricultural planting falls under Chapter 12 vegetable seeds.
If post-hulling into pearl form
Pearl fonio, which is polished and hulled, is considered 'other starches' or worked cereals in Chapter 11.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Require DNA testing or botanical certification to distinguish black fonio from similar millets; store in cool, dry conditions to maintain seed viability during transit; avoid pesticide residues exceeding FDA limits for raw grains
Related Products 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.
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.