Other cereals (including wild rice)
Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals (including wild rice): > Other cereals (including wild rice)
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 1008.90.01
Wild Rice
Wild rice (Zizania spp.) is a semi-aquatic grass seed harvested primarily in North America, used in gourmet dishes and as a gluten-free grain. It falls under HTS 1008.90.01 as 'other cereals (including wild rice)' per the explicit chapter note inclusion, distinct from true rice in Chapter 10 heading 1006.
Quinoa Seeds
Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) is a protein-rich pseudocereal seed native to the Andes, harvested and sold whole for cooking like rice. Classified under HTS 1008.90.01 as 'other cereals' since it functions as a grain in trade, despite botanical differences from true cereals like wheat or maize.
Amaranth Grain
Amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) seeds are tiny gluten-free grains used in porridge, flour, and snacks, cultivated worldwide. HTS 1008.90.01 covers it as 'other cereals' due to its culinary use as a staple grain similar to millet.
Kañiwa Seeds
Kañiwa (Chenopodium pallidicaule), a close relative of quinoa, is a smaller-seeded Andean pseudocereal valued for its complete protein. It is imported under HTS 1008.90.01 as 'other cereals' for its direct use as a cooked grain.
Fonio Millet
Fonio (Digitaria exilis) is a tiny West African cereal grain known for quick cooking and nutritional density, harvested and sold whole. Classified in HTS 1008.90.01 as 'other cereals,' separate from proso millet in statistical notes.
Teff Grain
Teff (Eragrostis tef) is an ancient Ethiopian cereal, the base for injera flatbread, imported as whole brown or ivory seeds. HTS 1008.90.01 includes it as 'other cereals' for food use, prized for high iron content.
Adlay or Job's Tears
Adlay (Coix lacryma-jobi) seeds, also called Job's tears, are hard pearl-like grains used in Asian beverages and porridges. Under HTS 1008.90.01 as 'other cereals,' distinct from ornamental varieties.
Black Rice
Black rice (Oryza sativa var. nigra) is a heirloom variety with dark bran layer, unhulled or hulled, used in desserts and salads. Despite rice botanical relation, unprocessed imports fall under HTS 1008.90.01 as wild rice-like 'other cereals' if not meeting 1006 criteria.
Mountain Rice
Mountain rice or upland rice (Oryza sativa varieties grown without flooding) is sold as whole seeds for gourmet markets. HTS 1008.90.01 captures it as 'other cereals' including wild rice types outside standard paddy rice trade.