HSChapter 10
Fonio — an ancient West African grain of the Digitaria genus — occupies a single tariff line (1008400000) and has gained traction in the US specialty and health-food market as a gluten-free, fast-cooking grain. Senegal is the leading US supplier, reflecting its role as a primary fonio-producing and processing country, with the Netherlands and United Kingdom serving as European re-export channels for West African origin material. FDA prior-notice and food-safety documentation apply to food-grade shipments, and importers should verify that processing facilities meet applicable sanitary standards. Admissibility and classification of this commodity can be complex; consulting a licensed customs broker is advisable.
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Heading 100840 covers fonio in its whole-grain form. Once fonio is milled into flour, it would be reclassified under the cereal flours heading (Chapter 11). Importers should confirm the degree of processing before declaring classification, as even partial milling or dehulling may affect the correct tariff line.
The Netherlands and United Kingdom appear as suppliers because they function as European distribution hubs for West African agricultural products. Fonio is often cleaned, packaged, and re-exported from these markets to the US. Importers should obtain country-of-origin documentation tracing the grain back to its actual growing origin for accurate declaration.
Subheading 8 of 8 in heading 1008
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List your company under HS 100840 — Fonio (Digitaria spp.), so the companies trading it can find you. Be the first supplier listed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1008400000 | Fonio (Digitaria Spp.) | — | -- | -- |
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YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $280K of Fonio (Digitaria spp.).
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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