Chapter 10 covers cereals, including wheat, rye, barley, oats, maize, rice in the husk, rice, sorghum, buckwheat, millet, etc. Cereals of this chapter mainly refer to unprocessed grains, whether or not husked, but after milling, husking, polishing, or other processing, they may be classified under Chapter 11. This chapter also includes certain cereals that have undergone minor processing, such as husking, milling, slicing, etc., but attention must be paid to distinguishing them from the products of the milling industry of Chapter 11. Heading 1008 covers buckwheat, millet, and canary seed; other cereals. Specifically includes buckwheat (1008.10), millet (1008.20), canary seed (1008.30), and other cereals not elsewhere specified (1008.40-1008.90). Canary seed is the product after husking millet and remains classified under this heading. Note the distinction from 1007 (sorghum) and 1006 (rice). First 2 digits 10 = Chapter 10 cereals; digits 3-4 08 = heading 1008, referring to buckwheat, millet, and canary seed; other cereals; digits 5-6 30 = subheading 1008.30, specifically referring to canary seed. Canary seed is the grain of millet (Setaria italica) after husking, whether or not subjected to other processing, as long as it is not further milled into flour or made into other products, it is classified under this code. Canary seed is the product of husked millet, belonging to cereal grains, not milled or made into flour, therefore classified under 1008.30, rather than Chapter 11 cereal flour (1102). Distinguished from 1008.20 millet (in husk), canary seed is after husking. Distinguished from 1007 sorghum, sorghum is a different species. Distinguished from 1006 rice, rice is the husked product of paddy rice.
Chapter
Chapter 10 covers cereals, including wheat, rye, barley, oats, maize, rice in the husk, rice, sorghum, buckwheat, millet, etc. Cereals of this chapter mainly refer to unprocessed grains, whether or not husked, but after milling, husking, polishing, or other processing, they may be classified under Chapter 11. This chapter also includes certain cereals that have undergone minor processing, such as husking, milling, slicing, etc., but attention must be paid to distinguishing them from the products of the milling industry of Chapter 11.
Heading
Heading 1008 covers buckwheat, millet, and canary seed; other cereals. Specifically includes buckwheat (1008.10), millet (1008.20), canary seed (1008.30), and other cereals not elsewhere specified (1008.40-1008.90). Canary seed is the product after husking millet and remains classified under this heading. Note the distinction from 1007 (sorghum) and 1006 (rice).
Digit Breakdown
First 2 digits 10 = Chapter 10 cereals; digits 3-4 08 = heading 1008, referring to buckwheat, millet, and canary seed; other cereals; digits 5-6 30 = subheading 1008.30, specifically referring to canary seed. Canary seed is the grain of millet (Setaria italica) after husking, whether or not subjected to other processing, as long as it is not further milled into flour or made into other products, it is classified under this code.
Classification Basis
Canary seed is the product of husked millet, belonging to cereal grains, not milled or made into flour, therefore classified under 1008.30, rather than Chapter 11 cereal flour (1102). Distinguished from 1008.20 millet (in husk), canary seed is after husking. Distinguished from 1007 sorghum, sorghum is a different species. Distinguished from 1006 rice, rice is the husked product of paddy rice.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The specific name of the declared commodity, such as "canary seed" or "husked millet product", avoid using general names. Whether husked: Indicate whether the canary seed has been husked; after husking it is canary seed, if not husked it is millet. Variety: Indicate the botanical variety of canary seed, such as "Setaria italica", to ensure distinction from sorghum, etc. Degree of processing: Describe whether it has undergone deep processing such as milling, polishing; if only husked, classify under 1008.30. Use: Indicate the use, such as food, feed, seeds, etc., which affects regulatory conditions. Packaging specifications: Indicate the packaging method and net weight, such as "25 kg/bag", for customs statistics. Origin: Indicate the country or region of origin, affecting tariffs and trade agreement applicability. Customs declaration example:
Product name: Canary seed
HS code: 1008.30.00
Whether husked: Yes
Variety: Setaria italica
Degree of processing: Only husked, not milled
Use: Food
Packaging specifications: 25 kg/bag
Origin: China
Quantity: 1000 kg
Remarks: None Confusing husked canary seed with unhusked millet, leading to incorrect coding. Ignoring the degree of processing, misclassifying milled canary seed flour under 1008.30. Inaccurate variety declaration, such as misreporting canary seed as broomcorn millet, causing classification disputes.
Product name
The specific name of the declared commodity, such as "canary seed" or "husked millet product", avoid using general names.
⚠️ Misreporting as "cereals" or "coarse grains", leading to unclear classification.
Whether husked
Indicate whether the canary seed has been husked; after husking it is canary seed, if not husked it is millet.
⚠️ Declaring husked millet as canary seed, leading to incorrect coding.
Variety
Indicate the botanical variety of canary seed, such as "Setaria italica", to ensure distinction from sorghum, etc.
⚠️ Misreporting as "broomcorn millet" or "proso millet", causing classification disputes.
Degree of processing
Describe whether it has undergone deep processing such as milling, polishing; if only husked, classify under 1008.30.
⚠️ Declaring milled canary seed flour as 1008.30, when it should actually be classified under 1102.
Use
Indicate the use, such as food, feed, seeds, etc., which affects regulatory conditions.
⚠️ Not indicating the use, resulting in inability to determine regulatory documents.
Packaging specifications
Indicate the packaging method and net weight, such as "25 kg/bag", for customs statistics.
⚠️ Incomplete packaging specifications, affecting inspection and tax calculation.
Origin
Indicate the country or region of origin, affecting tariffs and trade agreement applicability.
⚠️ False declaration of origin, resulting in inability to enjoy preferential tariff rates.
Example： Customs declaration example:
Product name: Canary seed
HS code: 1008.30.00
Whether husked: Yes
Variety: Setaria italica
Degree of processing: Only husked, not milled
Use: Food
Packaging specifications: 25 kg/bag
Origin: China
Quantity: 1000 kg
Remarks: None
Common Mistakes：
Confusing husked canary seed with unhusked millet, leading to incorrect coding.
Ignoring the degree of processing, misclassifying milled canary seed flour under 1008.30.
Inaccurate variety declaration, such as misreporting canary seed as broomcorn millet, causing classification disputes.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core basis for classification: Canary seed is the grain of millet (Setaria italica) after husking, belonging to cereals, not milled or made into flour. According to General Rule 1 for HS classification, classified according to the heading text, 1008.30 explicitly includes canary seed. If milled into flour, classified under Chapter 11, 1102.90. If mixed with other cereals, classify according to the main component. 1008.20 Millet: Millet is the grain in husk, canary seed is the product after husking; the processing states are different. 1007.00 Sorghum: Sorghum is a different species; grain morphology and uses are different, cannot be confused. 1102.90 Other cereal flours: If canary seed is milled into flour, it is classified under 1102.90, not 1008.30. 1006.30 Rice: Rice is the husked product of paddy rice, different species from canary seed, different classification. 1008.90 Other cereals: 1008.90 is for cereals not elsewhere specified; canary seed has a specific subheading, should not be classified here. Is it husked? Husked is canary seed, unhusked is millet. Is it milled into flour? If milled, should be classified under 1102. Is the variety Setaria italica? Is it mixed with other cereals? If mixed, classify according to the main component. Does the use affect regulatory conditions?
Basis
Core basis for classification: Canary seed is the grain of millet (Setaria italica) after husking, belonging to cereals, not milled or made into flour. According to General Rule 1 for HS classification, classified according to the heading text, 1008.30 explicitly includes canary seed. If milled into flour, classified under Chapter 11, 1102.90. If mixed with other cereals, classify according to the main component.
Confused Codes：
1008.20 - Millet
Millet is the grain in husk, canary seed is the product after husking; the processing states are different.
1007.00 - Sorghum
Sorghum is a different species; grain morphology and uses are different, cannot be confused.
1102.90 - Other cereal flours
If canary seed is milled into flour, it is classified under 1102.90, not 1008.30.
1006.30 - Rice
Rice is the husked product of paddy rice, different species from canary seed, different classification.
1008.90 - Other cereals
1008.90 is for cereals not elsewhere specified; canary seed has a specific subheading, should not be classified here.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it husked? Husked is canary seed, unhusked is millet.
✓ Is it milled into flour? If milled, should be classified under 1102.
✓ Is the variety Setaria italica?
✓ Is it mixed with other cereals? If mixed, classify according to the main component.
✓ Does the use affect regulatory conditions?
❓ FAQ
What is the difference in HS codes between canary seed and millet? Millet (in husk) is classified under 1008.20, canary seed (husked) under 1008.30. The processing states are different; when classifying, it is necessary to clarify whether it is husked. Which HS code should canary seed flour be classified under? Canary seed flour should be classified under 1102.90 (other cereal flours), because it has been milled, exceeding the scope of Chapter 10. How to determine whether canary seed has undergone deep processing? If only husked, still classified under 1008.30; if milled, polished, made into flakes, etc., may be classified under Chapter 11 or Chapter 19. What are common errors in the declaration elements of canary seed? Common errors include: not indicating whether husked, inaccurate variety declaration, unclear description of processing degree, missing packaging specifications, etc. How to distinguish canary seed from sorghum in classification? Sorghum is classified under 1007, canary seed under 1008.30; they are different species and can be distinguished by variety and appearance. What regulatory documents are required for importing canary seed? It depends on the use; for food use, a phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, etc., are required. Specifics can be found in the regulations of the General Administration of Customs. How to check the tariff rate for canary seed? It can be checked on the website of the General Administration of Customs or in the "Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China"; the rate varies depending on trade agreements and origin. How to declare canary seed for cross-border e-commerce retail? It should be declared as cross-border e-commerce retail imported goods, providing order, payment, logistics information, and classified under the corresponding HS code.
Q: What is the difference in HS codes between canary seed and millet?
A: Millet (in husk) is classified under 1008.20, canary seed (husked) under 1008.30. The processing states are different; when classifying, it is necessary to clarify whether it is husked.
Q: Which HS code should canary seed flour be classified under?
A: Canary seed flour should be classified under 1102.90 (other cereal flours), because it has been milled, exceeding the scope of Chapter 10.
Q: How to determine whether canary seed has undergone deep processing?
A: If only husked, still classified under 1008.30; if milled, polished, made into flakes, etc., may be classified under Chapter 11 or Chapter 19.
Q: What are common errors in the declaration elements of canary seed?
A: Common errors include: not indicating whether husked, inaccurate variety declaration, unclear description of processing degree, missing packaging specifications, etc.
Q: How to distinguish canary seed from sorghum in classification?
A: Sorghum is classified under 1007, canary seed under 1008.30; they are different species and can be distinguished by variety and appearance.
Q: What regulatory documents are required for importing canary seed?
A: It depends on the use; for food use, a phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, etc., are required. Specifics can be found in the regulations of the General Administration of Customs.
Q: How to check the tariff rate for canary seed?
A: It can be checked on the website of the General Administration of Customs or in the "Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China"; the rate varies depending on trade agreements and origin.
Q: How to declare canary seed for cross-border e-commerce retail?
A: It should be declared as cross-border e-commerce retail imported goods, providing order, payment, logistics information, and classified under the corresponding HS code.
⚠️ 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.