U.S. exports of Grain Sorghum (Other Than Seed for Sowing) (HS 100790) totaled $16.1M in August 2026.
Grain Sorghum (Other Than Seed for Sowing) imports of $28K in August 2026 ran 18% below the year-to-date monthly average of $34K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCommodity grain sorghum not intended for planting — covering feed-grade, food-grade, and industrial-use grain — is classified under a single line (1007900000) and serves as a cost-competitive substitute for corn in livestock feed rations and ethanol production. India and China are the leading US import sources for this commodity, a somewhat unusual supply pattern given that the US is itself a major sorghum exporter; import flows tend to reflect specialty food-grade or specific-variety demand rather than bulk feed volumes. The commodity is not subject to mandatory admissibility review by a food-safety agency when imported for non-food industrial use, but food-grade shipments fall under FDA oversight.
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US sorghum imports are generally small in volume and driven by niche demand — for example, specific food-grade varieties, specialty colors (white sorghum for certain food applications), or organic-certified grain not available domestically in sufficient quantity. Bulk feed-grade sorghum imports are uncommon given domestic production levels; most import activity reflects specialty or certified-grade procurement.
Food-grade grain sorghum imported for human consumption is subject to FDA prior notice requirements under the Bioterrorism Act and must comply with applicable food-safety regulations. Importers should file prior notice through FDA's Prior Notice System Interface (PNSI) before arrival and be prepared to provide supplier attestations, pesticide residue certificates, and country-of-origin documentation. Consulting a licensed customs broker familiar with FDA grain entries is advisable.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 1007
Subheading 100790 · $16.1M of $16.2M
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $412K of Grain Sorghum (Other Than Seed for Sowing) and exported $1.3B.
Through August 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 | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1007900000 | Grain Sorghum Except Seeds for Sowing | $28K | 1.16% | 100.00% | $324 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1007900000 | Grain Sorghum Except Seeds for Sowing | $16.1M |
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.
Exports · August 2026
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China and Mexico together take 96% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 1.16% of imports for consumption.