Buckwheat — HTS 1008
Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals (including wild rice)
Chapter 10 › Heading 1008
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 1008 is a broad product category for certain cereal grains and seeds. It covers buckwheat, millet, and canary seed, plus other cereals, including wild rice. The heading identifies the general kind of agricultural product, not the final tariff treatment for every shipment.
To reach a specific 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the product’s exact identity and physical form. The subheadings commonly distinguish products by type or material—for example, buckwheat versus millet, canary seed versus another cereal, or a specified cereal versus a residual “other” provision. Read the heading’s subheadings and legal notes, then verify that the product’s botanical identity, processing, and intended description match the selected code. A customs broker or classification specialist may be needed for unusual or mixed products.
What to check
- Confirm the product’s exact grain or seed identity, using supplier specifications and botanical or commercial names.
- Check whether the item is whole, processed, blended, or otherwise changed; processing can affect classification.
- Read every subheading under heading 1008 and compare the product with both named provisions and any “other” provision.
- Review the HTSUS General Rules of Interpretation, section or chapter notes, and any relevant classification guidance before choosing the 8-digit code.
- Keep supporting records—such as composition data, product descriptions, and samples—and ask a customs broker to review borderline or mixed-product classifications.
HTS heading 1008 summary
Buckwheat is a 4-digit product category containing 6 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1008.10.00.00 👉 | Buckwheat | Free | — | 0.55¢/kg |
| 1008.30.00.00 👉 | Canary seeds | 0.12¢/kg | Free | 2.2¢/kg |
| 1008.40.00.00 👉 | Fonio (Digitaria spp.) | 1.1% | Free | 10% |
| 1008.50.00 👉 | Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) | 1.1% | Free | 10% |
| 1008.60.00.00 👉 | Triticale | 1.1% | Free | 10% |
| 1008.90.01 👉 | Other cereals (including wild rice) | 1.1% | Free | 10% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 1008?
Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals (including wild rice). To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.