HS Code 100821
Millet Seed for Sowing
HS code 100821 covers millet seed intended for sowing, requiring specific agricultural purity and germination standards for crop cultivation.
6-digit Section IILCL
HS Code 100821 — Millet Seed for Sowing
This code refers to millet seeds intended strictly for planting. It includes various small-seeded grasses like Pearl, Proso, and Foxtail millet that have been selected, cleaned, and often treated for agricultural reproduction.
What's included
- Pearl millet sowing seed
- Proso millet planting seed
- Foxtail millet seed
What's excluded
- Millet for birdseed or food → use
100829(Millet for consumption or feed is classified under 'Other'.)
Common examples
- Hybrid pearl millet seed
- Certified proso millet sowing grain
- Treated foxtail millet planting seeds
Frequently asked questions
Can I import this for human consumption?
No, seed for sowing often contains chemical treatments (fungicides) that make it unsafe for consumption.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
- Documentation: Seed purity and variety certificates are often mandatory for customs clearance.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: India, United States, Ukraine
- Top importers: Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, Spain
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Key takeaway
Exclusively for agricultural planting; requires high purity standards and phytosanitary clearance.
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