Organic Hulled Oats from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain organic certification documentation compliant with USDA NOP standards per General Statistical Note 6 to avoid reclassification
• Ensure phytosanitary certificates confirm freedom from pests like oat crown rust, common in oat shipments
• Declare exact processing level (hulled vs. rolled) to prevent misclassification as Chapter 11 products