Oat Middlings
Oat middlings (sharps) produced during the milling of oats, valued for their beta-glucan content in poultry and swine feeds. This residue from oat processing qualifies under tariff item 2302.40.12 as a barley byproduct, though it is from oats, it is classified under 'other cereals' and specifically for barley over access commitment.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the import is within the access commitment
Oat middlings within the access commitment are classified under a different tariff item.
If the product is not specifically barley bran
Other oat residues may fall under the 'Other' tariff item if not specifically barley.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the oat middlings are not mixed with other grains to maintain classification under barley
• Confirm the access commitment status for accurate duty calculation
• Provide a detailed product description to customs to avoid delays
Related Products under Tariff item 2302.40.12
Barley Bran
Coarse barley bran obtained from the sifting of milled barley, used as a nutritious roughage for livestock diets. This residue is derived from the milling of barley, a cereal grain, and falls under tariff item 2302.40.12 as barley bran over access commitment.
Ground Barley Middlings
Ground barley middlings, or sharps, are the fine inner residues from barley sifting and milling, ground into a meal-like consistency. This product matches tariff item 2302.40.12 as barley bran over access commitment.
Pelletized Barley Clearings
These pellets are made from barley screenings cleared during the sifting process in grain milling operations, containing fine particles and outer layers. Ideal for livestock feed due to their nutritional profile from cereal residues, classified under tariff item 2302.40.12 as barley bran over access commitment.
Rye Sharps
Rye sharps (middlings) separated during flour milling, used as a fiber-rich additive in ruminant feeds. This residue from rye milling falls under tariff item 2302.40.12 as a barley byproduct, though it is from rye, it is classified under 'other cereals' and specifically for barley over access commitment.
Triticale Bran
Bran from triticale (wheat-rye hybrid) milling, offering balanced nutrition for dairy cattle feeds. This residue from triticale milling falls under tariff item 2302.40.12 as a barley byproduct, though it is from triticale, it is classified under 'other cereals' and specifically for barley over access commitment.