U.S. imports of Millet Seed (for Sowing) (HS 100821) totaled $134K in September 2026, imported from 12 countries.
Importers of Millet Seed (for Sowing) paid $12K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 9.29% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Millet Seed (for Sowing) imports of $134K in September 2026 ran 22% below the year-to-date monthly average of $173K.
Last updated: September 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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17 import shipments a month
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.
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Subheading 7 of 8 in heading 1008
Subheading 100821 · $134K of $14.0M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1008210000 | Millet Seed for Sowing | $124K | 10.73% | 86.86% | $13K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1008210000 | Millet Seed for Sowing | $1.4M |
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.
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Imports
$134KYoY · free account
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $2.1M of Millet Seed (for Sowing).
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · September 2026
origin
India and Ethiopia together supply 84% of it. China pays 25.1% duty; Ethiopia 0.2%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 9.29% of imports for consumption.