Rye
3 declarable lines
Heading 1002 covers rye grain, whether whole, in bulk, or as seed. It is split into two subheadings: 1002.10 for rye seed and 1002.90 for all other rye. Every declarable line in the heading carries a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Rye seed sold in bags for planting
- Certified rye cover crop seed
- Bulk rye grain for milling
- Rye grain sold as livestock feed
- Rye grain for distilling or malting
- Organic rye grain in bulk
- Farm-saved rye seed offered for sale
How to choose the right subheading
- Whether the grain is seed of a kind used for sowing or is other rye.
- For seed, whether it is specifically of a kind used for sowing or falls in the residual other line.
- End use of the grain, such as planting, milling, feed or distilling, which decides between the seed and other subheadings.
- Physical form, since whole grain stays in heading 1002 while flour and meal move to chapter 11.
Often confused with
- Heading 1102Rye flour
Milled cereal flours sit in chapter 11, not with the grain.
- Heading 1905Rye bread and other baked goods
Baked products are prepared foods of chapter 19.
- Heading 1003Barley
Barley is a separate cereal with its own heading.
- Heading 1004Oats
Oats are classified in their own heading, not as rye.
- Heading 1008Wild rice and other cereals
Buckwheat, millet, canary seeds and wild rice fall in heading 1008.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for rye seed?
Rye seed of a kind used for sowing is 1002.10.00.10, with a general (MFN) rate of Free. Other rye seed is 1002.10.00.90, also Free.
What is the duty on rye grain?
Rye other than seed is 1002.90.00.00, and its general (MFN) rate is Free. No duty applies at the general rate.
How do I classify rye grain sold for livestock feed?
Feed rye that is not seed is classified under 1002.90.00.00 at a general (MFN) rate of Free. Only rye of a kind used for sowing goes in 1002.10.00.10 or 1002.10.00.90.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.