Food Grade Oat Groats from Germany
Food grade oat groats are whole oat kernels with hulls removed, classified under HTS 1004.90.00 as other oats when minimally processed. Used as base for instant oatmeal.
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
• File FDA Prior Notice for all food-grade grain imports
• Maintain chain of custody documentation from farm to port
• Test for mycotoxins common in oat storage