Organic Hulled Oats from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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