Hulled Oats Seed from China
Hulled oats seed from varieties like 'Fiore' designed for organic systems, retaining hull for protection during planting. HTS 1004.10.00.00 covers this as unprocessed oats seed for sowing purposes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Include germination test results (minimum 80% required for certified seed)
• Label clearly as 'For Seed Planting Only - Not for Feed' to prevent reclassification
• Comply with APHIS import permit for certain foreign oat seed sources