Buckwheat Groats (Kasha) from Mexico
Buckwheat groats, also known as kasha, are roasted and fragmented buckwheat grains that pass through a 1.25 mm sieve. They meet the starch content (over 45%) and ash content (not exceeding 4%) criteria for Chapter 11 classification. Popular in Eastern European cuisine, these groats are used as a side dish or in soups and are classified under 1103.19.90.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the buckwheat groats are not roasted to the point of being a prepared food; light roasting for kasha is acceptable
• Provide documentation of the fragmentation process and sieve test results
• If the product is pre-cooked, it may be classified under heading 1904