Product classification
HS code for Millet: 1008.29
Cereals, millet, other than seed.
Classification of millet under HS 1008.29
Millet is classified under HS code 1008.29. This falls under Chapter 10, which covers cereals in their grain form. Heading 1008 is a residual category for cereals not elsewhere specified, such as buckwheat, canary seed, and millet. Within this heading, the 1008.2x series is dedicated specifically to millet. The classification logic follows General Interpretative Rule 1, which prioritizes the terms of the headings and subheadings. The specific subheading 1008.29 is used for millet that is not intended for sowing. This includes grains used for human food, birdseed, or livestock feed. As long as the millet is in its grain form—whether or not it has been cleaned or color-sorted—it remains in Chapter 10. If the millet were to be further processed, such as being ground into flour or worked into groats (pearled), it would move to Chapter 11. The distinction between 1008.21 (seed for sowing) and 1008.29 (other) is based on the botanical purity and the packaging, which must indicate its use as a planting seed to qualify for the former. This grain is a staple in many arid regions and its classification is vital for agricultural statistics and food security monitoring.
- Covers
- Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum)
- Finger millet (Eleusine coracana)
- Proso millet for consumption
- Foxtail millet for bird feed
- Also under 1008.29
- Bob's Red Mill Millet
- Arrowhead Mills Organic Millet
- Gerbs Allergy Friendly Millet
- various birdseed mixes
Codes often confused with 1008.29
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is using 1008.21 for food-grade millet. Code 1008.21 is strictly for seeds for sowing. Another error is using 1209.29, which covers other seeds for sowing but excludes cereals. If the millet is pearled or hulled, it should be classified under 1104.29 rather than 1008.29.
Top exporters and importers of HS 100829 (the code used for millet), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 100829 (the code used for millet) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 9.4% of world imports. Germany reports $255M of its chapter 10 imports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 100829, not only millet.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $38M 28% of world exports
- 2 Ukraine* ~$23M 17% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $16M 11% of world exports
World total: $139M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Indonesia $15M 9.4% of world imports
- 2 Uganda $13M 8.1% of world imports
- 3 Germany $13M 7.9% of world imports
Germany reports $255M of its chapter 10 imports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
World total: $164M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for millet
Brazil splits HS 1008.29 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 1008.29.10Pearl millet, not for sowing
- 1008.29.90Other millet, not for sowing
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about millet
What is the HS code for Millet?
The HS code for Millet is 100829 (Cereals; millet, other than seed). The HS code for millet (other than seed for sowing) is 1008.29.
How do I classify Millet for customs?
Millet is classified under HS code 100829 — Cereals; millet, other than seed. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is birdseed millet classified here?
Yes, millet used as birdseed is typically classified under 1008.29 unless it is mixed with other seeds, which might move it to 1209.
Which countries are the top exporters of millet (HS 100829)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 100829 (the code used for millet) in UN Comtrade data were India ($38M, 28% of world exports), Ukraine (about $23M) and the United States ($16M). World exports came to about $139M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of millet (HS 100829)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 100829 (the code used for millet) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($15M, 9.4% of world imports), Uganda ($13M) and Germany ($13M). World imports came to about $164M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Germany reports $255M of its chapter 10 imports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
Is the HS code for Millet the same in all countries?
The base HS code 100829 for Millet is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for millet in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 100829 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for millet depends on the product's details: 1008.29.10 (Pearl millet, not for sowing), 1008.29.90 (Other millet, not for sowing).