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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.1%+35.0%36.1%
🇲🇽Mexico1.1%+10.0%11.1%
🇨🇦Canada1.1%+10.0%11.1%
🇩🇪Germany1.1%+10.0%11.1%
🇯🇵Japan1.1%+10.0%11.1%

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

1008.90.01.20Wild rice
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1008.90.01.40Other
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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1005Lower: 10% vs 36.1%

If for certain millet varieties like pearl millet

Heading 1005 covers millet and canary seed, but fonio as a distinct minor cereal is 'other' in 1008.

1103.19Lower: 19% vs 36.1%

If hulled or semi-milled

Groats and meal of other cereals move to 1103 once processed beyond raw seed.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure dehusking documentation if processed; meet fumigation standards for tropical grains; declare as gluten-free for market claims

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