1008.21.00.00 - Seed 🖩

This classification, HTS Code 1008.21.00.00, specifically covers buckwheat, millet, and canary seeds within the broader category of "other cereals." The primary intent is to enumerate and classify these specific cereal grains when presented in their seed form, suitable for sowing or as a foodstuff. This designation captures the individual grains of these particular cereal types before they are processed into finished food products or animal feed beyond basic cleaning.

The distinction between this category and its sibling, 1008.29.00.00 ("Other"), lies in the specificity of the cereal type. HTS 1008.21.00.00 exclusively enumerates buckwheat, millet, and canary seeds. Any other cereal types not explicitly named, but falling under the general heading of "other cereals," would be directed to the "Other" sibling category. This ensures precise classification based on the botanical identification of the grain.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories for HTS 1008.21.00.00. Therefore, the classification is definitive for buckwheat, millet, and canary seeds. When classifying, attention should be paid to ensuring the goods are indeed the raw seeds of these particular cereals, as opposed to sprouted grains, flours, or prepared food items, which would fall under different HTS headings.