White Oats Kernels from Japan
White oats kernels are cleaned and polished oat grains, falling under HTS 1004.90.00 as other oats excluding seed varieties. These are premium oats used in baking and health food products.
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%
Import Tips
• Test for maximum moisture content (typically under 14%) to prevent mold during transit
• Include commercial invoice detailing cleaning and polishing processes
• Label clearly as 'food grade' to distinguish from feed oats