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U.S. imports of millet seed (for sowing) (HS 100821) totaled $144K in April 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Importers of Millet Seed (for Sowing) paid $6K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 7.7% on $84K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Millet Seed (for Sowing) imports of $144K in April 2026 ran 16% below the year-to-date monthly average of $172K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMillet seed classified for sowing (1008210000) encompasses multiple species — including pearl, proso, foxtail, and finger millet — used in commercial agriculture, wildlife food plots, and specialty food production. USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements govern entry, and a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country is mandatory. India is the leading US supplier of millet seed, consistent with its position as the world's largest millet producer and a major source of certified planting material across multiple species.
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HTS 100821 covers all millet species intended for sowing — pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum), proso millet (Panicum miliaceum), foxtail millet (Setaria italica), finger millet (Eleusine coracana), and others — under a single 10-digit line (1008210000). Species identity does not change the tariff classification, but APHIS phytosanitary requirements and any applicable import permit conditions may differ by species and origin, so importers should verify requirements for each specific variety.
Millet seed for sowing (1008210000) must be presented as certified planting material and is subject to APHIS phytosanitary controls, including a phytosanitary certificate and potentially an import permit. Millet for food or feed use is classified under 1008290000 and is subject to FDA oversight rather than APHIS seed-import rules. Misclassifying food-grade millet as sowing seed — or vice versa — can trigger compliance issues at the port.
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 % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1008210000 | MILLET SEED FOR SOWING | $144K | 7.69% | $6K |
MILLET SEED FOR SOWING
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1008210000 | MILLET SEED FOR SOWING | $1.3M |
MILLET SEED FOR SOWING
3.9M kg
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | -- | $1.2M | +$1.2M |
| EAGLE PASS, TX | -- | $74K | +$74K |
| BALTIMORE, MD | $62K | -- | -$62K |