Food Grade Oat Groats from Japan

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 — 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

• 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