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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)
Products classified under HTS 1008.90.01.40
Wild Rice Grain
Uncooked wild rice (Zizania spp.) is a specialty cereal grain native to North America, harvested from aquatic plants. It falls under HTS 1008.90.01.40 as 'other cereals (including wild rice)' distinct from common grains like wheat or rice in Chapters 10. It is typically sold in bulk for culinary use in pilafs, salads, and traditional dishes.
Kodo Millet Grain
Kodo millet (Paspalum scrobiculatum) is a drought-resistant ancient cereal grain used in porridges and flatbreads in Asia. Classified under HTS 1008.90.01.40 as 'other cereals,' it excludes major grains like maize or wheat. Bulk imports support gluten-free and health food markets.
Fonio White Grain
White fonio (Digitaria exilis) is a tiny nutritious cereal grain staple in West Africa, prized for quick cooking. It is categorized in HTS 1008.90.01.40 as an 'other cereal,' not covered by headings for rice, wheat, or barley. Imported in bulk for ethnic foods and superfood trends.
Teff Grain
Teff (Eragrostis tef) is an Ethiopian tiny cereal grain essential for injera flatbread, rich in iron and protein. HTS 1008.90.01.40 covers it as 'other cereals,' excluding major grains and wild rice specifics. Bulk shipments fuel gluten-free baking demand.
Japanese Barnyard Millet
Japanese barnyard millet (Echinochloa esculenta) is a traditional cereal used in rice substitutes and porridges. It qualifies under HTS 1008.90.01.40 as 'other cereals,' separate from paddy rice or millets in 1005. Imported whole for Asian markets.
Proso Millet Grain
Proso millet (Panicum miliaceum), also called broomcorn millet, is a fast-growing cereal for birdseed and human food. HTS 1008.90.01.40 includes it as 'other cereals,' though sometimes debated with 1005 millets. Bulk for health foods and feed.
Guinea Millet Seed
Guinea millet (Brachiaria deflexa) is a minor African cereal grain used in porridges. Classified in HTS 1008.90.01.40 as other cereals, it serves niche gluten-free imports. Whole grains in 50kg sacks.
Black fonio Grain
Black fonio (Digitaria iburua) offers nutty flavor for gourmet dishes, a rarer cereal variant. HTS 1008.90.01.40 designates it 'other cereals.' Growing demand in superfood sector.
Little Millet Whole Grain
Little millet (Panicum sumatrense) is a resilient small cereal for South Indian cuisine. Under HTS 1008.90.01.40 as other cereals, imported uncleaned. Supports sustainable farming imports.
Certified Organic Wild Rice
Organic wild rice meets USDA NOP standards, hand-harvested without synthetics. HTS 1008.90.01.40 for other cereals includes certified organic variants per statistical notes. Premium for health stores.