Common Feed Oats Seed
Standard Avena sativa oats seed varieties like 'Jerry' or 'Forage Plus', selected for high yield in livestock forage production. This is raw seed for agricultural sowing, under tariff item 1004.10.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the oats are imported for feed rather than sowing.
Feed oats are classified under 1004.90.00.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the seed is for sowing, not for feed, to use this tariff item
• Provide a phytosanitary certificate
• Ensure the seed is not hulled or processed, as per chapter note 1
Related Products under Tariff item 1004.10.00
Black Hulless Oats Seed
Black hulless oats (Avena strigosa) seed for cover cropping and soil health. This product is in the form of grains intended for sowing, meeting the requirements of heading 10.04 and tariff item 1004.10.00 for seed.
Bran Oats Seed
High-bran content oats seed variety 'Branston' for nutritional forage breeding. This is raw seed for planting, classified under tariff item 1004.10.00 as oats seed.
Breeding Oats Seed
Experimental breeding oats seed from programs like Aberdeen Research. This is raw oats grain intended for sowing, falling under tariff item 1004.10.00 for seed.
Certified Organic Oats Seed
Certified organic oats seed free from prohibited substances, for sowing. This product is unprocessed oats grain for planting, classified under tariff item 1004.10.00.
Forage Oats Seed
Heavy-yield forage oats seed 'Jerry' blend for hay and silage production. This is seed for sowing, classified under tariff item 1004.10.00.
Grain Drill Oats Seed
Precision-coated oats seed for grain drill planting equipment. Despite coating, this remains raw seed for sowing, classified under tariff item 1004.10.00.