Grain sorghum

HS code 1007 covers grain sorghum, a cereal grain that is widely cultivated around the world. Sorghum is an important food and animal feed crop, particularly in regions with hot, dry climates where other grains may struggle to grow. As a resilient and versatile crop, sorghum plays a significant role in global food security and agricultural trade.

Grain sorghum is typically grown as an annual crop. The production process involves planting sorghum seeds, managing the crop through its growth stages, and harvesting the mature grain heads. Sorghum is often grown using similar techniques to other cereal crops, such as land preparation, fertilization, and pest control. The harvested grain is then processed, which may include drying, cleaning, and storage before being distributed for consumption or further processing.

The main inputs required for sorghum production include arable land, sorghum seeds, water for irrigation, fertilizers, and agricultural machinery for planting, harvesting, and processing. Sorghum is generally well-suited to regions with hot, dry climates and can be grown with relatively low water requirements compared to some other cereal crops. Labor is also a key input, particularly for manual tasks such as weeding and harvesting.

Grain sorghum is primarily used as a food grain, animal feed, and for the production of various food and industrial products. The sorghum grain can be milled into flour, used in the production of 1904 Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products, or fermented to produce 2206 (Other fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead)) and 2207 Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength. The stalks and leaves of the sorghum plant can also be used as animal fodder.