Whole Grain Black Oats from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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