Avena Nuda Naked Oats from China
Avena nuda, or naked oats, are a hull-less oat variety naturally low in hull content, falling under HTS 1004.90.00.90 as other oats. These are harvested directly with edible kernels exposed, ideal for high-protein animal feed or specialty foods. They differ from standard hulled oats due to varietal genetics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide varietal certificates to distinguish from standard oats and avoid blending penalties
• Test for gluten content if marketed as low-gluten for specialty uses
• Use ventilated containers to prevent mold during transit, as hull-less oats are more susceptible