1008.21.00.00Millet, seed
Also written 1008210000 and 1008.21.0000
HTS Code 1008.21.00.00 covers any article best defined as Vegetable ProductsCerealsBuckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals (including wild rice):Millet:Seed in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of millet, seed (HTS 1008.21.00.00) from China pay the 0.32¢/kg base rate plus 25% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – China (25%).
Estimated Duty on 1008.21.00.00
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026 · 1,000 units
- Total duty
- 25.03%
- $2,503.20 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 25.5%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $12,550.34
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Base duty0.03%
- Section 301 – China25%
- Customs fees0.47%
Chapter 99 lines9903.88.03Section 301 China: List 3
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Base Duty Rates for 1008.21.00.00
From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- 0.32¢/kg
- Special Rate of Duty
- Free
- A+AUBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 2.2¢/kg
- Units of Quantity
- kg
- China0.32¢/kg + 25%
- Mexico0.32¢/kg
- Canada0.32¢/kg
- Vietnam0.32¢/kg
- Germany0.32¢/kg
US Import Duty on HTS 1008.21.00.00 by Country of Origin
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of millet, seed (HTS 1008.21.00.00) from China pay the 0.32¢/kg base rate plus 25% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – China (25%).
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 0.32¢/kg |
| 0.32¢/kg + 25% |
| Mexico | 0.32¢/kg | None | 0.32¢/kg0% with USMCA |
| Canada | 0.32¢/kg | None | 0.32¢/kg0% with USMCA |
| Vietnam | 0.32¢/kg | None | 0.32¢/kg |
| Germany | 0.32¢/kg | None | 0.32¢/kg |
| Japan | 0.32¢/kg | None | 0.32¢/kg |
| South Korea | 0.32¢/kg | None | 0.32¢/kg0% with US-Korea FTA |
| Taiwan | 0.32¢/kg | None | 0.32¢/kg |
| India | 0.32¢/kg | None | 0.32¢/kg |
| Ireland | 0.32¢/kg | None | 0.32¢/kg |
| Italy | 0.32¢/kg | None | 0.32¢/kg |
| Switzerland | 0.32¢/kg | None | 0.32¢/kg |
| Thailand | 0.32¢/kg | None | 0.32¢/kg |
| Malaysia | 0.32¢/kg | None | 0.32¢/kg |
| United Kingdom | 0.32¢/kg | None | 0.32¢/kg |
| France | 0.32¢/kg | None | 0.32¢/kg |
| Indonesia | 0.32¢/kg | None | 0.32¢/kg |
| Brazil | 0.32¢/kg |
| 0.32¢/kg + 25% |
| Bangladesh | 0.32¢/kg | None | 0.32¢/kg |
| Cambodia | 0.32¢/kg | None | 0.32¢/kg |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of millet, seed (HTS 1008.21.00.00) from China pay the 0.32¢/kg base rate plus 25% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – China (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of millet, seed (HTS 1008.21.00.00) from Mexico pay the 0.32¢/kg base rate, with no additional tariffs. With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of millet, seed (HTS 1008.21.00.00) from Canada pay the 0.32¢/kg base rate, with no additional tariffs. With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of millet, seed (HTS 1008.21.00.00) from Vietnam pay the 0.32¢/kg base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of millet, seed (HTS 1008.21.00.00) from Germany pay the 0.32¢/kg base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of millet, seed (HTS 1008.21.00.00) from Japan pay the 0.32¢/kg base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of millet, seed (HTS 1008.21.00.00) from South Korea pay the 0.32¢/kg base rate, with no additional tariffs. With US-Korea FTA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of millet, seed (HTS 1008.21.00.00) from Taiwan pay the 0.32¢/kg base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of millet, seed (HTS 1008.21.00.00) from India pay the 0.32¢/kg base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of millet, seed (HTS 1008.21.00.00) from Ireland pay the 0.32¢/kg base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of millet, seed (HTS 1008.21.00.00) from Italy pay the 0.32¢/kg base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of millet, seed (HTS 1008.21.00.00) from Switzerland pay the 0.32¢/kg base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of millet, seed (HTS 1008.21.00.00) from Thailand pay the 0.32¢/kg base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of millet, seed (HTS 1008.21.00.00) from Malaysia pay the 0.32¢/kg base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of millet, seed (HTS 1008.21.00.00) from United Kingdom pay the 0.32¢/kg base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of millet, seed (HTS 1008.21.00.00) from France pay the 0.32¢/kg base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of millet, seed (HTS 1008.21.00.00) from Indonesia pay the 0.32¢/kg base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of millet, seed (HTS 1008.21.00.00) from Brazil pay the 0.32¢/kg base rate plus 25% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Brazil (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of millet, seed (HTS 1008.21.00.00) from Bangladesh pay the 0.32¢/kg base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of millet, seed (HTS 1008.21.00.00) from Cambodia pay the 0.32¢/kg base rate, with no additional tariffs.
Duties on goods entered Oct 26, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 1008.21.00.00 From
In 2025 the US imported $3M of millet, seed (HTS 1008.21.00.00), up 13% on 2024, mostly from India (18%), Spain (17%) and Kenya (17%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | $530K | 18% | 2% | 0.32¢/kg |
| Spain | $496K | 17% | 284% | 0.32¢/kg |
| Kenya | $490K | 17% | 105% | 0.32¢/kg0% with AGOA |
| France | $404K | 14% | 38% | 0.32¢/kg |
| Ethiopia | $211K | 7% | 140% | 0.32¢/kg |
| South Africa | $175K | 6% | 74% | 0.32¢/kg0% with AGOA |
| Poland | $144K | 5% | 21% | 0.32¢/kg |
| Ukraine | $140K | 5% | 1300% | 0.32¢/kg |
| China | $112K | 4% | 10% | 0.32¢/kg + 25% |
| Canada | $97K | 3% | 74% | 0.32¢/kg0% with USMCA |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Relevant HTS Notes
Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 1008.21.00.00.
Related CROSS Rulings for HTS 1008.21.00.00
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What does HTS code 1008.21.00.00 cover?
HTS code 1008.21.00.00 covers millet, seed (Seed), classified under Chapter 10 (Cereals) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 0.32¢/kg.
What is the duty rate for HTS 1008.21.00.00?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 1008.21.00.00 is 0.32¢/kg. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 2.2¢/kg. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on millet, seed (HTS 1008.21.00.00) from China?
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of millet, seed (HTS 1008.21.00.00) from China pay the 0.32¢/kg base rate plus 25% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – China (25%).
What is the US tariff on millet, seed (HTS 1008.21.00.00) from Vietnam?
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of millet, seed (HTS 1008.21.00.00) from Vietnam pay the 0.32¢/kg base rate, with no additional tariffs.
What is the US tariff on millet, seed (HTS 1008.21.00.00) from Mexico?
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of millet, seed (HTS 1008.21.00.00) from Mexico pay the 0.32¢/kg base rate, with no additional tariffs. Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.
Where does the US import HTS 1008.21.00.00 from?
In 2025 the US imported $3M of millet, seed under HTS 1008.21.00.00, mostly from India (18%), Spain (17%) and Kenya (17%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
Primary Sources
The official documents behind the rates and tariffs on this page. Duties are worked out from them as of Revision 20 (2026); check the legal text before you file.
- USITCHarmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States: 1008.21.00.00, Revision 20 (2026)
- USITCHTS Chapter 10, with its notes (PDF)
- USITCHTS Section 2 notes, printed with Chapter 6 (PDF)
- Federal RegisterSection 301 – Brazil (9903.05.01): USTR notice, Notice of Action: Section 301 Investigation of Brazil's Acts, Policies, and Practices, 91 FR 45516 (FR Doc. 2026-14542)
- CBPCROSS classification rulings for 1008.21.00.00
- U.S. Census BureauU.S. general imports by HTS code and country