Hull-On Forage Oats

Hull-on forage oats are unprocessed oats intended for livestock grazing or silage, captured in HTS 1004.90.00.90 as other oats. They retain full hulls for field use rather than milling. Excludes sweet corn per Chapter 7 note.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1214.90.00Same rate: 35%

If chopped straw or forage mix

Oat straw or chopped forage classified as fodder in Chapter 12.

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 35%

If prepared animal feed preparations

Mixed or pelleted oat feeds fall under Chapter 23 preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare end-use as animal feed to qualify for potential duty preferences

Inspect for ergot contamination, which triggers FDA detention

Use bulk containers for cost efficiency in large forage shipments

Related Products under HTS 1004.90.00.90

Organic Hulled Oats

Organic hulled oats are whole oat grains with the outer hull removed, classified under HTS 1004.90.00.90 as other oats not specified elsewhere in heading 1004. They are commonly used for human consumption in oatmeal or baking. This subheading captures oats that are processed but remain unmilled.

Avena Nuda Naked Oats

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.

Whole Grain Black Oats

Black oats are a dark-hulled variety of whole oats used in foraging or specialty milling, classified in HTS 1004.90.00.90 as other oats. They retain their intact kernels suitable for processing into flour or feed. This covers varieties not fitting seed or standard oat subheadings.

Certified Organic Whole Oats

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.

Scottish Oat Groats

Scottish oat groats are kiln-dried whole oat kernels with hulls removed, under HTS 1004.90.00.90 for other oats before full milling. Known for nutty flavor in porridge. Minimal processing keeps them in unmilled grain heading.

Red Oats Grain

Red oats are a colored hull variety of whole unmilled oats for breeding or specialty feed, classified HTS 1004.90.00.90 as other. Higher tannin content suits certain livestock diets. Remains in Chapter 10 as unmilled.