HS Code 1008
Buckwheat, Millet and Quinoa
HS code 1008 covers small grains including buckwheat, millet, canary seed, and quinoa, commonly used in specialty health foods and animal feed sectors.
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HS Code 1008 — Buckwheat, Millet and Quinoa
This category functions as a 'catch-all' for specialty grains like buckwheat, various types of millet, canary seed, and the increasingly popular quinoa. It covers these grains in their raw state.
What's included
- Triticale
- Quinoa
- Proso millet
- Fonio
What's excluded
- Buckwheat flour → use
1102(Cereal flours are Chapter 11.)
Common examples
- Organic white quinoa
- Pearl millet
- Buckwheat groats (unworked)
- Canary seed for bird food
Frequently asked questions
Is quinoa a cereal?
Botanically no, but for customs purposes, it is classified under 1008.50 as a cereal grain.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 15%
- Documentation: Quinoa often requires Organic Certificates for the EU/US markets.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: Peru, Bolivia, India, Canada
- Top importers: United States, Germany, France
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Key takeaway
The destination for 'superfoods' like quinoa and ancient grains in the Harmonized System.
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