Whole Grain Black Oats from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Include varietal purity tests (min 99%) to confirm oat identity and prevent rejection
• Label moisture content below 14% to meet FDA grain storage standards
• Avoid wooden pallets if destined for organic markets due to contamination risks