Steel Cut Oatmeal from Japan
Steel cut oatmeal consists of oat groats chopped into smaller pieces, with at least 95% passing through a 1.25 mm sieve, meeting the definition of meal under heading 11.03. The product retains high starch content exceeding 45% and low ash content below 5%, as specified in Chapter 11 notes for oats. It is used for porridge, baking, and other cereal applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the product is not pre-cooked or flavored, as that would change classification
• Provide sieve analysis to confirm 95% passage through 1.25 mm
• Verify the starch and ash content on the certificate of analysis