White Fonio Grains from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
8.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify origin certificates from African producers like Mali or Burkina Faso to confirm fonio species; ensure phytosanitary certificates for grain imports to prevent quarantine issues; label as 'whole grain fonio' to avoid milling classification