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HTS Chapter 10 · Section II

Cereals

Chapter 10 averages a 1.5% general (MFN) duty across its 30 rated tariff lines, with the steepest line reaching 11.2%.

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1.5%
avg MFN duty
11.2%
highest line
30
rated tariff lines
20%
enter duty-free

Tariff lines in Chapter 10 by duty-rate band

How the 30 rated lines in this chapter distribute across general (MFN) rate ranges

Duty-free60.1–5%2310–20%1

Source: USITC HTS 2026 As of 2026

About HTS Chapter 10

HTS Chapter 10 - Cereals - organizes 105 tariff classifications in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Of these, 30 carry explicit duty rates at the tariff-line level, meaning importers can look up a specific Column 1 General (MFN) rate for every qualifying shipment. Chapter 10 sits within Section II (Vegetable Products), which groups commercially related product categories together.

The average general duty rate across all tariff lines in this chapter is 1.5%, with the highest individual rate reaching 11.2%. Duty burden varies widely across tariff lines within this chapter, classification precision matters. Below, each line links to its individual detail page showing General, Special (FTA), and Column 2 rates.

Use this chapter page as the entry point for classifying any product that falls under cereals. The tree below preserves the HTS indentation hierarchy (heading → subheading → tariff line), so you can narrow from broad category to specific 8-10 digit code. All data comes from the US International Trade Commission (USITC) HTS 2026 Basic Edition, the official schedule of import duties used by US Customs and Border Protection.

Chapter 10 At a Glance

Tariff distribution statistics for HTS Chapter 10 from USITC 2026 Basic Edition.
Metric Value Notes
Total tariff classifications 105 All headings, subheadings, and tariff lines.
Lines with explicit rates 30 Tariff lines carrying a Column 1 General duty.
Average general rate 1.5% Mean MFN rate across rated lines.
Highest line rate 11.2% Peak Column 1 General rate within the chapter.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. Computed at last data refresh, see methodology.

Tariff Lines

1001 Wheat and meslin:
Durum wheat:
1001.11.00.00 Seed
kg
0.65¢/kg
1001.19.00 Other
0.65¢/kg
1001.19.00.25 Certified Organic
kg
Other:
1001.19.00.51 Grade 1
kg
1001.19.00.53 Grade 2
kg
1001.19.00.69 Other
kg
Other:
1001.91.00.00 Seed
kg
2.8%
1001.99.00 Other
0.35¢/kg
1001.99.00.05 Canadian western extra strong hard red spring (CWES/HRS) wheat
kg
Other:
Certified organic:
1001.99.00.07 Red spring wheat
kg
1001.99.00.09 Other
kg
Other:
Red spring wheat:
Grade 1:
1001.99.00.10 Having a specified protein content not exceeding 12.9% by weight
kg
1001.99.00.17 Having a specified protein content exceeding 12.9% but not exceeding 13.9% by weight.
kg
1001.99.00.18 Having a specified protein content exceeding 13.9% by weight
kg
Grade 2:
1001.99.00.27 Having a specified protein content not exceeding 12.9% by weight
kg
1001.99.00.30 Having a specified protein content exceeding 12.9% but not exceeding 13.9% by weight.
kg
1001.99.00.33 Having a specified protein content exceeding 13.9% by weight.
kg
1001.99.00.36 Other red spring wheat
kg
1001.99.00.45 White winter wheat
kg
1001.99.00.55 "Canadian" western red winter wheat
kg
1001.99.00.65 Soft white spring wheat
kg
1001.99.00.97 Other
kg
1002 Rye:
1002.10.00 Seed
Free
1002.10.00.10 Seeds of a kind used for sowing
kg
1002.10.00.90 Other
kg
1002.90.00.00 Other
kg
Free
1003 Barley:
1003.10.00.00 Seed
kg
0.15¢/kg
1003.90 Other:
1003.90.20.00 For malting purposes
kg
0.1¢/kg
1003.90.40 Other
0.15¢/kg
1003.90.40.20 Certified organic
kg
1003.90.40.30 Other
kg
1004 Oats:
1004.10.00.00 Seed
kg
Free
1004.90.00 Other
Free
1004.90.00.10 Certified organic
kg
1004.90.00.90 Other
kg
1005 Corn (maize):
1005.10.00 Seed
Free
1005.10.00.10 Yellow corn
kg
1005.10.00.90 Other
kg
1005.90 Other:
1005.90.20 Yellow dent corn
0.05¢/kg
1005.90.20.15 Certified Organic
kg
1005.90.20.25 Other
kg
1005.90.40 Other
0.25¢/kg
1005.90.40.40 Popcorn
kg
1005.90.40.60 Other
kg
1006 Rice:
1006.10.00.00 Rice in the husk (paddy or rough)
kg
1.8¢/kg
1006.20 Husked (brown) rice:
1006.20.20 Basmati
0.83¢/kg
1006.20.20.10 Certified organic
kg
1006.20.20.90 Other
kg
1006.20.40 Other
2.1¢/kg
Long grain:
1006.20.40.25 Jasmine
kg
1006.20.40.35 Other
kg
1006.20.40.40 Medium grain
kg
1006.20.40.60 Short grain
kg
1006.20.40.80 Mixtures of any of the above
kg
1006.30 Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed:
1006.30.10 Parboiled
11.2%
1006.30.10.20 Long grain
kg
1006.30.10.40 Other, including mixtures
kg
1006.30.90 Other
1.4¢/kg
1006.30.90.15 Certified Organic
kg
Other:
Long grain:
1006.30.90.57 Jasmine
kg
1006.30.90.59 Basmati
kg
1006.30.90.61 Other
kg
1006.30.90.65 Medium grain
kg
1006.30.90.75 Short grain
kg
1006.30.90.85 Mixtures of any of the above
kg
1006.40.00.00 Broken rice
kg
0.44¢/kg
1007 Grain sorghum:
1007.10.00.00 Seed
kg
0.22¢/kg
1007.90.00.00 Other
kg
0.22¢/kg
1008 Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals (including wild rice):
1008.10.00.00 Buckwheat
kg
Free
Millet:
1008.21.00.00 Seed
kg
0.32¢/kg
1008.29.00.00 Other
kg
0.32¢/kg
1008.30.00.00 Canary seeds
kg
0.12¢/kg
1008.40.00.00 Fonio (Digitaria spp.)
kg
1.1%
1008.50.00 Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa)
1.1%
1008.50.00.10 Certified organic
kg
1008.50.00.90 Other
kg
1008.60.00.00 Triticale
kg
1.1%
1008.90.01 Other cereals (including wild rice)
1.1%
1008.90.01.20 Wild rice
kg
1008.90.01.40 Other
kg

See Actual Trade Volumes

HTS Chapter 10 products are actively traded globally. View real import/export volumes by country from FAO FAOSTAT:

Wheat Maize (corn) Rice; milled Barley Breakfast cereals

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does HTS Chapter 10 cover? ▼
HTS Chapter 10 covers Cereals. It contains 105 individual tariff classifications, of which 30 have specified duty rates. This chapter falls under Section II (Vegetable Products).
What is the average tariff rate for Chapter 10? ▼
The average general (MFN) duty rate across all tariff lines in Chapter 10 is 1.5%. The highest individual rate in this chapter is 11.2%. Actual duty on a specific product depends on its precise HTS classification.
How do I find the correct HTS code for my product? ▼
Browse the tariff lines listed below organized by heading and subheading. Each item with an HTS number links to its full detail page showing general, special, and Column 2 duty rates. For complex classifications, consult a licensed customs broker or contact US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Are there any duty-free items in Chapter 10? ▼
Yes, many chapters contain items with a "Free" general rate, meaning no duty is assessed for imports from most-favored-nation countries. Look for items marked "Free" in the tariff lines table below. Additional preferential rates may also apply under free trade agreements.
Where does PlainTariff get its tariff data? ▼
All tariff data comes from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) 2026 Basic Edition, the official schedule of US import duties.

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Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.

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