Chapter 10 covers cereals, including major food crops such as wheat, rye, barley, oats, maize, rice, sorghum, etc. Cereals of this chapter refer to unprocessed hulled or unhulled grains, but after processing such as milling, husking, polishing, etc., they are generally classified under Chapter 11. This chapter is a core chapter in agricultural trade, involving global food security and supply chains. Heading 1007 specifically covers grain of the genus Sorghum, including common sorghum, sweet sorghum, broomcorn, etc., whether or not hulled. However, it excludes processed groats or meal (classified under 1103) or products of the milling industry (classified under 1104). Sorghum under this heading is mainly used for feed, brewing, food, and industrial raw materials. The first 2 digits 10 represent Chapter 10 cereals; digits 3-4, 07, represent heading 1007, i.e., sorghum; digits 5-6, 00, indicate that there is no further subdivision under this heading, and all sorghum is classified under this subheading. Therefore, 100700 is the complete 6-digit HS code, which may be extended to 8-10 digits in national customs systems for statistical or tariff subdivision. The product is sorghum grain, which has not undergone milling, husking, or other processing, and meets the definition of cereals in Chapter 10. It also does not belong to other headings such as wheat (1001) or maize (1005), so it is classified under 1007. If husked or milled, it is classified under Chapter 11; if for sowing, it may still be classified under 1007 but the use must be declared.
Chapter
Chapter 10 covers cereals, including major food crops such as wheat, rye, barley, oats, maize, rice, sorghum, etc. Cereals of this chapter refer to unprocessed hulled or unhulled grains, but after processing such as milling, husking, polishing, etc., they are generally classified under Chapter 11. This chapter is a core chapter in agricultural trade, involving global food security and supply chains.
Heading
Heading 1007 specifically covers grain of the genus Sorghum, including common sorghum, sweet sorghum, broomcorn, etc., whether or not hulled. However, it excludes processed groats or meal (classified under 1103) or products of the milling industry (classified under 1104). Sorghum under this heading is mainly used for feed, brewing, food, and industrial raw materials.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 10 represent Chapter 10 cereals; digits 3-4, 07, represent heading 1007, i.e., sorghum; digits 5-6, 00, indicate that there is no further subdivision under this heading, and all sorghum is classified under this subheading. Therefore, 100700 is the complete 6-digit HS code, which may be extended to 8-10 digits in national customs systems for statistical or tariff subdivision.
Classification Basis
The product is sorghum grain, which has not undergone milling, husking, or other processing, and meets the definition of cereals in Chapter 10. It also does not belong to other headings such as wheat (1001) or maize (1005), so it is classified under 1007. If husked or milled, it is classified under Chapter 11; if for sowing, it may still be classified under 1007 but the use must be declared.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: Declare the specific name of the commodity, such as 'sorghum', 'red sorghum', 'sweet sorghum', etc., and it must be consistent with the actual goods. Whether for sowing: Declare whether it is for sowing; tariffs and regulatory conditions differ between seed use and non-seed use. Whether hulled: State whether the sorghum has been hulled; hulled sorghum is still classified under 1007 but must be noted. Degree of processing: Describe whether it has been milled, crushed, etc.; unprocessed is classified under 1007, processed under Chapter 11. Origin: The country or region of origin of the sorghum, affecting tariffs and the application of trade agreements. Use: Such as feed, brewing, food, industrial, etc.; different uses may involve different regulations. Packaging specifications: Such as bulk, bagged, weight per bag, etc., affecting inspection and statistics. Brand or model: If there is a brand, it must be declared; if there is no brand, 'none' may be filled in. Product name: red sorghum; whether for sowing: non-seed use; whether hulled: unhulled; degree of processing: unmilled; origin: United States; use: feed use; packaging specifications: bulk; brand: none. Mistakenly classifying hulled sorghum under Chapter 11, when it actually remains under 1007. Confusing seed use with non-seed use, affecting tariffs and regulatory documents. Failure to declare the degree of processing, leading to classification errors or inspection risks.
Product name
Declare the specific name of the commodity, such as 'sorghum', 'red sorghum', 'sweet sorghum', etc., and it must be consistent with the actual goods.
⚠️ Writing 'cereals' or 'miscellaneous grains' in general terms without specifying sorghum.
Whether for sowing
Declare whether it is for sowing; tariffs and regulatory conditions differ between seed use and non-seed use.
⚠️ Mistakenly declaring food sorghum as seed use, resulting in inconsistent documents.
Whether hulled
State whether the sorghum has been hulled; hulled sorghum is still classified under 1007 but must be noted.
⚠️ Mistakenly classifying hulled sorghum under Chapter 11.
Degree of processing
Describe whether it has been milled, crushed, etc.; unprocessed is classified under 1007, processed under Chapter 11.
⚠️ Declaring sorghum rice (already milled) as 1007.
Origin
The country or region of origin of the sorghum, affecting tariffs and the application of trade agreements.
⚠️ Writing only 'imported' without specifying the country.
Use
Such as feed, brewing, food, industrial, etc.; different uses may involve different regulations.
⚠️ Vague declaration of use, such as 'self-use'.
Packaging specifications
Such as bulk, bagged, weight per bag, etc., affecting inspection and statistics.
⚠️ Not specifying the packaging method, causing difficulties in inspection.
Brand or model
If there is a brand, it must be declared; if there is no brand, 'none' may be filled in.
⚠️ Ignoring brand declaration, resulting in omission.
Example： Product name: red sorghum; whether for sowing: non-seed use; whether hulled: unhulled; degree of processing: unmilled; origin: United States; use: feed use; packaging specifications: bulk; brand: none.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly classifying hulled sorghum under Chapter 11, when it actually remains under 1007.
Confusing seed use with non-seed use, affecting tariffs and regulatory documents.
Failure to declare the degree of processing, leading to classification errors or inspection risks.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core basis for classification: the goods are grain of the genus Sorghum, have not undergone Chapter 11 processing such as milling or husking, and do not belong to other cereal headings. Product name, degree of processing, and use must be checked. If for sowing, it is still classified under 1007 but seed-use proof must be provided. If already milled into flour, it is classified under 1102 or 1103. 1001 Wheat: Wheat and sorghum differ in form and use; wheat is classified under 1001, sorghum under 1007. 1005 Maize: Maize grain is classified under 1005, sorghum under 1007; the two differ in grain form and composition. 1103 Cereal groats: Sorghum after crushing or milling is classified under 1103; unprocessed sorghum under 1007. 1104 Processed cereals: Sorghum after husking, milling, or other processing is classified under 1104; unprocessed sorghum under 1007. 1214 Vegetable products for feed: Sorghum as grain is classified under 1007; if it is straw, etc., for feed, it is classified under 1214. Is it grain of the genus Sorghum? Has it undergone processing such as milling or husking? Is it for sowing? Is it confused with other cereals? Does it fall within the processing scope of Chapter 11?
Basis
Core basis for classification: the goods are grain of the genus Sorghum, have not undergone Chapter 11 processing such as milling or husking, and do not belong to other cereal headings. Product name, degree of processing, and use must be checked. If for sowing, it is still classified under 1007 but seed-use proof must be provided. If already milled into flour, it is classified under 1102 or 1103.
Confused Codes：
1001 - Wheat
Wheat and sorghum differ in form and use; wheat is classified under 1001, sorghum under 1007.
1005 - Maize
Maize grain is classified under 1005, sorghum under 1007; the two differ in grain form and composition.
1103 - Cereal groats
Sorghum after crushing or milling is classified under 1103; unprocessed sorghum under 1007.
1104 - Processed cereals
Sorghum after husking, milling, or other processing is classified under 1104; unprocessed sorghum under 1007.
1214 - Vegetable products for feed
Sorghum as grain is classified under 1007; if it is straw, etc., for feed, it is classified under 1214.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it grain of the genus Sorghum?
✓ Has it undergone processing such as milling or husking?
✓ Is it for sowing?
✓ Is it confused with other cereals?
✓ Does it fall within the processing scope of Chapter 11?
❓ FAQ
What is the HS code for sorghum? The HS code for sorghum is 100700, belonging to Chapter 10 cereals, heading 1007. This code applies to unprocessed sorghum grain, including common sorghum, sweet sorghum, etc. Which code should hulled sorghum be classified under? Hulled sorghum is still classified under 100700, because husking is not Chapter 11 milling processing. However, if it is further milled into flour, it is classified under 1102 or 1103. Are the codes for seed sorghum and non-seed sorghum the same? The 6-digit HS code is the same, both 100700. However, in national customs systems, seed and non-seed use may be subdivided through 8-10 digits, and regulatory conditions and tariffs may differ. Are the codes for sorghum rice and castor beans the same? No. If sorghum rice has been milled, it is classified under Chapter 11 (such as 1103); castor beans are classified under 1207. Unprocessed sorghum grain is classified under 100700. What declaration elements are required for importing sorghum? Product name, whether for sowing, whether hulled, degree of processing, origin, use, packaging specifications, brand, etc. must be declared. The specific requirements are subject to customs requirements. How can I check the tariff rate for sorghum? You can log on to the website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the International Trade Single Window and enter HS code 100700 and the country of origin to check. Tariff rates may change, and the latest announcement shall prevail. Should sorghum be classified under 100700 or 100790? 100700 is a 6-digit subheading, and 100790 is an 8-digit code extended by some countries. China Customs uses 10-digit codes, and the specific determination must be based on the national tariff schedule. What is the HS code for sorghum flour? If sorghum flour is fine flour, it is classified under 1102; if it is coarse meal or groats, it is classified under 1103. Neither belongs to 100700.
Q: What is the HS code for sorghum?
A: The HS code for sorghum is 100700, belonging to Chapter 10 cereals, heading 1007. This code applies to unprocessed sorghum grain, including common sorghum, sweet sorghum, etc.
Q: Which code should hulled sorghum be classified under?
A: Hulled sorghum is still classified under 100700, because husking is not Chapter 11 milling processing. However, if it is further milled into flour, it is classified under 1102 or 1103.
Q: Are the codes for seed sorghum and non-seed sorghum the same?
A: The 6-digit HS code is the same, both 100700. However, in national customs systems, seed and non-seed use may be subdivided through 8-10 digits, and regulatory conditions and tariffs may differ.
Q: Are the codes for sorghum rice and castor beans the same?
A: No. If sorghum rice has been milled, it is classified under Chapter 11 (such as 1103); castor beans are classified under 1207. Unprocessed sorghum grain is classified under 100700.
Q: What declaration elements are required for importing sorghum?
A: Product name, whether for sowing, whether hulled, degree of processing, origin, use, packaging specifications, brand, etc. must be declared. The specific requirements are subject to customs requirements.
Q: How can I check the tariff rate for sorghum?
A: You can log on to the website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the International Trade Single Window and enter HS code 100700 and the country of origin to check. Tariff rates may change, and the latest announcement shall prevail.
Q: Should sorghum be classified under 100700 or 100790?
A: 100700 is a 6-digit subheading, and 100790 is an 8-digit code extended by some countries. China Customs uses 10-digit codes, and the specific determination must be based on the national tariff schedule.
Q: What is the HS code for sorghum flour?
A: If sorghum flour is fine flour, it is classified under 1102; if it is coarse meal or groats, it is classified under 1103. Neither belongs to 100700.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.