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Harmonized System
U.S. imports of canary seeds (HS 100830) totaled $370K in July 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Canary Seeds imports of $370K in July 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $321K.
Last updated: July 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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33 shipments/mo
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.
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Imports
$370KYoY · Pro
Exports
$191KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1008300000 | Canary Seed | $370K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1008300000 | Canary Seed | $191K |
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.
Subheading 5 of 8 in heading 1008
Subheading 100830 · $370K of $8.8M
Imports · July 2026
origin
Canada and Mexico together supply 100% of it.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.00%.