U.S. imports of Buckwheat (HS 100810) totaled $456K in August 2026, imported from 14 countries.
Importers of Buckwheat paid $35K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 7.64% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataDespite its name, buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) is not a true cereal grain but a pseudocereal classified in Chapter 10 alongside conventional grains, a distinction that occasionally causes classification questions for mixed-grain products. Russia has historically been the dominant global buckwheat producer and is the leading US import source, followed by Canada and Lithuania. Buckwheat is used in specialty flours, soba noodles, groats, and gluten-free food formulations, giving it a premium niche positioning relative to commodity grains. FDA admissibility requirements apply to food-use shipments.
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For HTS classification purposes, buckwheat is treated as a cereal-like grain under Chapter 10, even though botanically it is a pseudocereal (a broadleaf plant, not a grass). This means it is subject to the same general grain-import framework, including FDA food-safety oversight for food-use shipments, but it does not fall under the rice or wheat TRQ structures.
Buckwheat is inherently gluten-free, but cross-contamination during processing or transport is a recognized risk. Importers sourcing buckwheat for gluten-free food manufacturers should obtain supplier certificates confirming dedicated gluten-free processing lines and, where applicable, third-party gluten-free certification. FDA's gluten-free labeling rule (21 CFR Part 101) sets a threshold of less than 20 ppm gluten for products making that claim.
Subheading 4 of 8 in heading 1008
Subheading 100810 · $456K of $14.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$456KYoY · free account
Exports
$139KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $5.1M of Buckwheat and exported $10.6M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Russia and Canada together supply 83% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Canada 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
46.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 7.64% of imports for consumption.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1008100000 | Buckwheat | $456K | 7.64% | 53.21% | $35K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1008100000 | Buckwheat | $139K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.