1008.90.01 - Other cereals (including wild rice)

This HTS category, "Other cereals (including wild rice)," encompasses cereals not specifically enumerated in preceding headings within Chapter 10. It serves as a residual classification for grains that do not fall under buckwheat, millet, canary seeds, fonio, or quinoa. The primary criterion for inclusion here is that the product is a cereal grain, characterized by its starchy endosperm and typically grown as a staple food.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. Unlike buckwheat (1008.10), millet (not explicitly listed but implied by context), canary seeds (1008.30), fonio (1008.40), and quinoa (1008.50), this heading covers a broader, less defined group. Therefore, if a cereal grain is not readily identifiable within the more specific sibling categories, it should be evaluated for inclusion under this "other" provision.

Within this category, further distinctions are made for wild rice. This specifically addresses a distinct type of grain that, while botanically different from common rice, is often treated as a cereal in trade. The subcategories, such as "Wild rice" and "Other," allow for precise classification of these less common cereal grains, ensuring that even unique items are accurately categorized within the HTS framework.