Chapter 10
Cereals
By TariffCenter Research Team · Updated 2026-02-07 · Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule
At a glance
Chapter 10 contains 92 HTS lines covering cereals. General U.S. duty rates: Free to 11.2%. Section 301 surcharges apply on selected lines for imports from China. Reciprocal tariffs apply following the February 2026 SCOTUS ruling.
1001 — Wheat and meslin
#Heading 1001 contains 23 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–2.8%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1001
Wheat and meslin:
Free
1001.11.00.00
Seed
0.65¢/kg
1001.19.00
Other
0.65¢/kg
1001.19.00.25
Certified Organic
Free
1001.19.00.51
Grade 1
Free
1001.19.00.53
Grade 2
Free
1001.19.00.69
Other
Free
1001.91.00.00
Seed
2.8%
1001.99.00
Other
0.35¢/kg
1001.99.00.05
Canadian western extra strong hard red spring (CWES/HRS) wheat
Free
1001.99.00.07
Red spring wheat
Free
1001.99.00.09
Other
Free
1001.99.00.10
Having a specified protein content not exceeding 12.9% by weight
Free
1001.99.00.17
Having a specified protein content exceeding 12.9% but not exceeding 13.9% by weight.
Free
1001.99.00.18
Having a specified protein content exceeding 13.9% by weight
Free
1001.99.00.27
Having a specified protein content not exceeding 12.9% by weight
Free
1001.99.00.30
Having a specified protein content exceeding 12.9% but not exceeding 13.9% by weight.
Free
1001.99.00.33
Having a specified protein content exceeding 13.9% by weight.
Free
1001.99.00.36
Other red spring wheat
Free
1001.99.00.45
White winter wheat
Free
1001.99.00.55
"Canadian" western red winter wheat
Free
1001.99.00.65
Soft white spring wheat
Free
1001.99.00.97
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1001 | Wheat and meslin: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1001.11.00.00 | Seed | 0.65¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
| 1001.19.00 | Other | 0.65¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
| 1001.19.00.25 | Certified Organic | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1001.19.00.51 | Grade 1 | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1001.19.00.53 | Grade 2 | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1001.19.00.69 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1001.91.00.00 | Seed | 2.8% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
| 1001.99.00 | Other | 0.35¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
| 1001.99.00.05 | Canadian western extra strong hard red spring (CWES/HRS) wheat | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1001.99.00.07 | Red spring wheat | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1001.99.00.09 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1001.99.00.10 | Having a specified protein content not exceeding 12.9% by weight | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1001.99.00.17 | Having a specified protein content exceeding 12.9% but not exceeding 13.9% by weight. | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1001.99.00.18 | Having a specified protein content exceeding 13.9% by weight | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1001.99.00.27 | Having a specified protein content not exceeding 12.9% by weight | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1001.99.00.30 | Having a specified protein content exceeding 12.9% but not exceeding 13.9% by weight. | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1001.99.00.33 | Having a specified protein content exceeding 13.9% by weight. | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1001.99.00.36 | Other red spring wheat | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1001.99.00.45 | White winter wheat | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1001.99.00.55 | "Canadian" western red winter wheat | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1001.99.00.65 | Soft white spring wheat | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1001.99.00.97 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
1002 — Rye
#Heading 1002 contains 5 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1002
Rye:
Free
1002.10.00
Seed
Free
1002.10.00.10
Seeds of a kind used for sowing
Free
1002.10.00.90
Other
Free
1002.90.00.00
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1002 | Rye: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1002.10.00 | Seed | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1002.10.00.10 | Seeds of a kind used for sowing | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1002.10.00.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1002.90.00.00 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
1003 — Barley
#Heading 1003 contains 7 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1003
Barley:
Free
1003.10.00.00
Seed
0.15¢/kg
1003.90
Other:
Free
1003.90.20.00
For malting purposes
0.1¢/kg
1003.90.40
Other
0.15¢/kg
1003.90.40.20
Certified organic
Free
1003.90.40.30
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1003 | Barley: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1003.10.00.00 | Seed | 0.15¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
| 1003.90 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1003.90.20.00 | For malting purposes | 0.1¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA, PE,S,SG) |
| 1003.90.40 | Other | 0.15¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
| 1003.90.40.20 | Certified organic | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1003.90.40.30 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
1004 — Oats
#Heading 1004 contains 5 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1004
Oats:
Free
1004.10.00.00
Seed
Free
1004.90.00
Other
Free
1004.90.00.10
Certified organic
Free
1004.90.00.90
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1004 | Oats: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1004.10.00.00 | Seed | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1004.90.00 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1004.90.00.10 | Certified organic | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1004.90.00.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
1005 — Corn (maize)
#Heading 1005 contains 11 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1005
Corn (maize):
Free
1005.10.00
Seed
Free
1005.10.00.10
Yellow corn
Free
1005.10.00.90
Other
Free
1005.90
Other:
Free
1005.90.20
Yellow dent corn
0.05¢/kg
1005.90.20.15
Certified Organic
Free
1005.90.20.25
Other
Free
1005.90.40
Other
0.25¢/kg
1005.90.40.40
Popcorn
Free
1005.90.40.60
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1005 | Corn (maize): | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1005.10.00 | Seed | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1005.10.00.10 | Yellow corn | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1005.10.00.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1005.90 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1005.90.20 | Yellow dent corn | 0.05¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1005.90.20.15 | Certified Organic | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1005.90.20.25 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1005.90.40 | Other | 0.25¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1005.90.40.40 | Popcorn | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1005.90.40.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
1006 — Rice
#Heading 1006 contains 25 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–11.2%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1006
Rice:
Free
1006.10.00.00
Rice in the husk (paddy or rough)
1.8¢/kg
1006.20
Husked (brown) rice:
Free
1006.20.20
Basmati
0.83¢/kg
1006.20.20.10
Certified organic
Free
1006.20.20.90
Other
Free
1006.20.40
Other
2.1¢/kg
1006.20.40.25
Jasmine
Free
1006.20.40.35
Other
Free
1006.20.40.40
Medium grain
Free
1006.20.40.60
Short grain
Free
1006.20.40.80
Mixtures of any of the above
Free
1006.30
Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed:
Free
1006.30.10
Parboiled
11.2%
1006.30.10.20
Long grain
Free
1006.30.10.40
Other, including mixtures
Free
1006.30.90
Other
1.4¢/kg
1006.30.90.15
Certified Organic
Free
1006.30.90.57
Jasmine
Free
1006.30.90.59
Basmati
Free
1006.30.90.61
Other
Free
1006.30.90.65
Medium grain
Free
1006.30.90.75
Short grain
Free
1006.30.90.85
Mixtures of any of the above
Free
1006.40.00.00
Broken rice
0.44¢/kg
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1006 | Rice: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1006.10.00.00 | Rice in the husk (paddy or rough) | 1.8¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
| 1006.20 | Husked (brown) rice: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1006.20.20 | Basmati | 0.83¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
| 1006.20.20.10 | Certified organic | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1006.20.20.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1006.20.40 | Other | 2.1¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
| 1006.20.40.25 | Jasmine | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1006.20.40.35 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1006.20.40.40 | Medium grain | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1006.20.40.60 | Short grain | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1006.20.40.80 | Mixtures of any of the above | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1006.30 | Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1006.30.10 | Parboiled | 11.2% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1006.30.10.20 | Long grain | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1006.30.10.40 | Other, including mixtures | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1006.30.90 | Other | 1.4¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA, PE,S,SG) |
| 1006.30.90.15 | Certified Organic | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1006.30.90.57 | Jasmine | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1006.30.90.59 | Basmati | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1006.30.90.61 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1006.30.90.65 | Medium grain | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1006.30.90.75 | Short grain | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1006.30.90.85 | Mixtures of any of the above | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1006.40.00.00 | Broken rice | 0.44¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
1007 — Grain sorghum
#Heading 1007 contains 3 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1007
Grain sorghum:
Free
1007.10.00.00
Seed
0.22¢/kg
1007.90.00.00
Other
0.22¢/kg
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1007 | Grain sorghum: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1007.10.00.00 | Seed | 0.22¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1007.90.00.00 | Other | 0.22¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
1008 — Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals (including wild rice)
#Heading 1008 contains 13 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–1.1%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
1008
Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals (including wild rice):
Free
1008.10.00.00
Buckwheat
Free
1008.21.00.00
Seed
0.32¢/kg
1008.29.00.00
Other
0.32¢/kg
1008.30.00.00
Canary seeds
0.12¢/kg
1008.40.00.00
Fonio (Digitaria spp.)
1.1%
1008.50.00
Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa)
1.1%
1008.50.00.10
Certified organic
Free
1008.50.00.90
Other
Free
1008.60.00.00
Triticale
1.1%
1008.90.01
Other cereals (including wild rice)
1.1%
1008.90.01.20
Wild rice
Free
1008.90.01.40
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1008 | Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals (including wild rice): | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1008.10.00.00 | Buckwheat | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1008.21.00.00 | Seed | 0.32¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
| 1008.29.00.00 | Other | 0.32¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
| 1008.30.00.00 | Canary seeds | 0.12¢/kg | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 1008.40.00.00 | Fonio (Digitaria spp.) | 1.1% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
| 1008.50.00 | Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) | 1.1% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) |
| 1008.50.00.10 | Certified organic | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1008.50.00.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1008.60.00.00 | Triticale | 1.1% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA, PE,S,SG) |
| 1008.90.01 | Other cereals (including wild rice) | 1.1% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA, PE,S,SG) |
| 1008.90.01.20 | Wild rice | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 1008.90.01.40 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
Frequently Asked Questions — Chapter 10
Sources & Methodology
- Base HTS rates: U.S. International Trade Commission — Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2025 edition, Chapter 10). “General rate” shows the min–max range across all 10-digit subheadings.
- Section 301 rates: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative — Section 301 action lists. Flags indicate HTS lines listed on USTR China 301 Lists 1–4B.
- Reciprocal tariffs: Based on the post-SCOTUS Section 122 framework (February 2026). See the TariffCenter Tariff Tracker for current program status.
- Verify before importing: U.S. Customs and Border Protection — Rulings Online or consult a licensed customs broker for binding classification rulings.
Glossary
- General rate (MFN rate)
- The base import duty applied to all World Trade Organization members under Most-Favored-Nation treatment. This is the standard rate shown in the General Rate column.
- Section 301 tariff (301: 25%)
- An additional surcharge authorized under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, imposed on selected imports from China. The most common rate is 25%; some products carry 7.5%. Applied on top of the MFN base rate.
- Reciprocal tariff (Recip: 10%)
- Tariffs applied under the post-February 2026 SCOTUS ruling upholding Section 122 authority. Typically 10–25% depending on country of origin, stacked on top of base and Section 301 rates.
- Section 232 tariff (S232: 25%)
- Tariffs on steel and aluminum products (and downstream derivatives) imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 on national security grounds.
- hts_special / Special rates
- Preferential duty rates available to imports from countries with Free Trade Agreements or other special trade programs with the U.S. Country codes: AU (Australia), BH (Bahrain), CA (Canada), CL (Chile), CO (Colombia), IL (Israel), JO (Jordan), KR (South Korea), MA (Morocco), MX (Mexico), OM (Oman), PA (Panama), PE (Peru), SG (Singapore). Free (AU,BH...) means duty-free treatment for those partners.