Red Oats Grain
Red oats grain is a colored hull variety of whole unmilled oats used for breeding or specialty feed, with higher tannin content suitable for certain livestock diets. It is classified under tariff item 1004.90.00 as 'other oats' because it remains unmilled and unworked, meeting Chapter 10 Note 1.
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 for breeding or sowing
Oats for sowing are classified under tariff item 1004.10.00.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the oats are unmilled and not hulled, as per Chapter 10 Note 1; red oats retain their hulls naturally
• Specify the end use (e.g
• feed or breeding) in documentation to ensure correct classification
• Check for any CFIA restrictions on imported grains for animal consumption
Related Products under Tariff item 1004.90.00
Avena Nuda Naked Oats
Avena nuda naked oats are a hull-less oat variety harvested directly with edible kernels exposed, ideal for high-protein animal feed. They are classified under tariff item 1004.90.00 as 'other oats' because they are unmilled grains, not hulled or worked, and meet the Chapter 10 requirement of grains being present.
Avena Nuda Oats
Avena nuda, or naked oats, are an ancient oat variety characterized by naturally thin or absent hulls. They are classified under tariff item 1004.90.00 as 'other oats' because they are unmilled grains of the oat species, not further worked beyond harvesting and cleaning.
Black Hulless Oats
Black hulless oats are a variety of oats that naturally lack hulls, offering higher nutritional value. They are classified under tariff item 1004.90.00 as 'other oats' because they are unmilled grains, not subject to hulling or further processing, and fall within the scope of Chapter 10.
Certified Organic Naked Oats
Certified organic naked oats are a hull-less variety grown to naturally dehull, remaining raw unmilled grains despite the varietal trait. They are classified under tariff item 1004.90.00 as 'other oats' because they are not hulled or worked, and grains are present, satisfying Chapter 10 Note 1.
Hull-On Forage Oats
Hull-on forage oats are unprocessed oats intended for livestock grazing or silage, retaining full hulls for field use. They are classified under tariff item 1004.90.00 as 'other oats' because they are unmilled grains with hulls intact, not worked, and fall within Chapter 10's scope, excluding sweet corn per Chapter Note 2.
Naked Oats Grain
Naked oats grain refers to hull-less oat varieties harvested directly as clean grain, with edible kernels exposed. They are classified under tariff item 1004.90.00 as 'other oats' because they are unmilled and unprocessed, meeting the Chapter 10 requirement that grains be present and not further worked.