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Buckwheat, Unmilled

Name: Buckwheat, Unmilled (SITC 04592) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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SITC 04592Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $453K; YTD $3.4M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $36K

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U.S. imports of buckwheat, unmilled (SITC 04592) totaled $453K in July 2026, traded with 13 countries.

Importers of Buckwheat, Unmilled paid $34K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $303K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Despite its name, buckwheat is botanically a pseudocereal — not a true grass — which gives it a gluten-free profile that drives demand from specialty food manufacturers and health-food retailers. Imported raw buckwheat groats and hulled kernels fall under this heading before any milling or processing occurs, and FDA oversight applies to food-destined shipments. Traders should note that buckwheat's relatively niche supply base and seasonal harvest windows in key growing regions can create meaningful price volatility and lead-time risk.

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55 shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$453KYoY · Pro

Exports

$36KYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

Fewer 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.

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Basic heading 283 of 337 in section 0

Share of section 0 imports0.0032%

Basic heading 04592 · $453K of $14.4B

Where it comes from, where it lands, what it pays

Imports · July 2026

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Russia and Canada together supply 85% of it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is unmilled buckwheat treated as a cereal for US import purposes even though it is not a true grass?

For trade classification purposes, buckwheat is grouped with cereal grains under both SITC and HTS schedules regardless of its botanical status as a pseudocereal. Importers should verify the correct HTS subheading with a licensed customs broker, as the classification determines applicable duty rates and any quota conditions.

What documentation is typically required for food-grade unmilled buckwheat entering the US?

Food-grade buckwheat is subject to FDA prior notice requirements under the Bioterrorism Act, and shipments may be selected for examination or sampling. Commercial invoices should clearly state the grade, moisture content, and intended food use to facilitate smooth admissibility review.