HTS Code 1008 Detailed Classification and Description

HTS US: 1008.XX.XXXX

Description

The HTS Code 1008 encompasses a range of cereals and cereal seeds including buckwheat, millet, canary seeds, quinoa, triticale, and other related grains such as wild rice and fonio. These cereals are typically used for human consumption, either as whole seeds, milled grains, or for planting purposes. The classification includes:

Buckwheat: A pseudocereal consumed for its nutritious seeds, often used in flour or as whole groats.
Millet and Canary Seeds: Small-seeded cereals commonly used for bird feed, human food, or planting.
Quinoa: A highly nutritious grain known for its protein content, including both organic certified and other varieties.
Fonio: A minor cereal mainly grown in parts of Africa, used similarly to millet and sorghum.
Triticale: A hybrid grain derived from wheat and rye, valued for feed and food production.
Other cereals including wild rice: Wild rice and other less common cereals are also covered under this heading.

This heading covers cereals in their raw, cleaned, and shelled forms, suitable for further processing or direct consumption.

Code Hierarchy

Section I: Live Animals; Animal Products (Chapters 01-05)
Chapter 10: Cereals
Heading 1008: Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals (including wild rice)
US HTS Code (10-digit): 1008.XX.XXXX – The final digits specify the exact type of cereal or seed.

Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings

The HTS heading 1008 is subdivided to classify specific cereals and seeds precisely. Below is the detailed classification with the full 10-digit US HTS codes and their descriptions:

HS/HTS Code	Description	Examples & Notes
1008.10.00.00	Buckwheat	Includes cleaned buckwheat seeds, used for food or planting.
1008.21.00.00	Millet – Seed	Millet seeds intended for sowing or food use.
1008.29.00.00	Millet – Other	Other forms of millet not classified as seed, including milled or processed millet.
1008.30.00.00	Canary seeds	Seeds commonly used as bird feed or for human consumption in some regions.
1008.40.00.00	Fonio (Digitaria spp.)	A minor cereal grain cultivated mainly in West Africa.
1008.50.00	Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa)	Highly nutritious grain, increasingly popular worldwide.
1008.50.00.10	Certified organic quinoa	Quinoa produced under certified organic agricultural methods.
1008.50.00.90	Other quinoa	Non-organic quinoa varieties.
1008.60.00.00	Triticale	A hybrid of wheat and rye, used mainly in animal feed and some food products.
1008.90.01	Other cereals (including wild rice)	Includes cereals not specifically listed elsewhere.
1008.90.01.20	Wild rice	Whole or cleaned wild rice grains, a valued specialty cereal.
1008.90.01.40	Other cereals	Other miscellaneous cereals such as less common wild grains.

What is NOT Classified Here?

To avoid misclassification, note these exclusions:

Other cereal grains: Major cereals like wheat, rice, maize, barley, oats, and rye are classified under other headings (e.g., 1001, 1002, 1005, 1003, 1004).
Processed cereal products: Such as flour, groats, meal, and pellets are classified under Chapter 11 (e.g., 1104).
Prepared or processed foods: Including ready-to-eat cereals or snacks, fall under Chapter 19 or 21.

Notes

Import Regulations: Importation of these cereals may be subject to phytosanitary inspections to prevent the introduction of pests and diseases.
Organic Certification: Certified organic quinoa requires appropriate documentation verifying compliance with organic standards.
Tariff Treatment: Duty rates can vary greatly depending on the specific subheading and country of origin. Traders should consult the latest USHTS for applicable rates and restrictions.

Declaration Example

Product: A shipment of certified organic quinoa seeds.
US HTS Code: 1008.50.00.10 (Certified organic quinoa)
Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Check current USHTS (may vary by trade agreements and quotas)
Additional Requirements: Organic certification documents and phytosanitary certificate.