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U.S. imports of canary seeds (HS 100830) totaled $273K in April 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Canary Seeds imports of $273K in April 2026 ran 24% below the year-to-date monthly average of $357K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCanary seed (Phalaris canariensis), classified under a single line (1008300000), is primarily imported for use in birdseed blends and pet food formulations, with a small but growing food-grade market following the development of hairless (glabrous) varieties approved for human consumption. Canada dominates US supply by a wide margin, with Mexico as the secondary source — a supply geography that gives USMCA-origin shipments a straightforward duty framework. FDA oversight applies to food-grade canary seed shipments intended for human consumption.
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Standard canary seed has silica-embedded hairs on the hull that make it unsuitable for human consumption; food-grade canary seed uses glabrous (hairless) varieties developed specifically for human food use. For import classification purposes, both fall under 1008300000, but food-grade shipments intended for human consumption are subject to FDA admissibility review and must meet applicable food-safety standards, while birdseed-grade material destined for animal feed has a different regulatory pathway.
Because Canada supplies the overwhelming majority of US canary seed imports, buyers are highly exposed to Canadian crop conditions — particularly drought on the Canadian prairies, where most production is concentrated. Importers should monitor crop reports from Saskatchewan and Alberta during the growing season and consider forward contracting or inventory buffering to manage price and availability risk in short-crop years.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $2K | $300K | +$298K |
| CANADA | $271K | -- | -$271K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | -- | -- |
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1008300000 | CANARY SEED | $273K | -- |
CANARY SEED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1008300000 | CANARY SEED | $300K |
CANARY SEED
541.8K kg
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | -- | $300K | +$300K |
| California | $90K | -- | -$90K |
| North Dakota | $32K | -- | -$32K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | -- | $242K | +$242K |
| PEMBINA, ND | $134K | -- | -$134K |
| SWEETGRASS, MT | $76K | -- | -$76K |