Certified Organic Whole Oats from Mexico
Certified organic whole oats are unmilled oat grains grown without synthetic pesticides, under HTS 1004.90.00.90 for other oats. They require approved organic standards per General Statistical Note 6. Used primarily for milling into organic products.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Submit organic equivalence certificates for non-US origins to CBP for verification
• Segregate shipments from conventional oats to prevent cross-contamination claims
• Document chain of custody from farm to port for audit trails