Fonio White Grain from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Require supplier certificates confirming Digitaria species; test for pesticide residues common in African grains; use ventilated containers to manage humidity