HS Code 1007
Grain Sorghum
HS code 1007 covers grain sorghum, a vital drought-resistant cereal used for animal fodder and liquor production, requiring phytosanitary certification.
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HS Code 1007 — Grain Sorghum
Sorghum is a drought-resistant grain used for human food, beverage production (like Baijiu), and animal feed. This code refers to the grain form of the plant.
What's included
- Hybrid sorghum for sowing
- Milo
- Sweet sorghum grain
What's excluded
- Sorghum syrup → use
1702(Syrups and sugars are Chapter 17.)
Common examples
- Red sorghum grain
- White grain sorghum
- Sorghum sudanense
Frequently asked questions
Is sorghum used for ethanol?
Yes, grain sorghum is a major feedstock for ethanol production in the US and is classified here.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: China often imposes anti-dumping duties on US sorghum; check current trade remedy lists.
- Typical shipping mode: Bulk
- Top exporters: United States, Argentina, Australia
- Top importers: China, Japan, Mexico
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Key takeaway
Mainly traded as 'Milo', sorghum is a key export for US and Australian agriculture targeting the Chinese market.
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