Bulk Buckwheat for Animal Feed

Lower-grade buckwheat grains designated for livestock feed, not human consumption. Still classified under HTS 1008.10.00.00 as the base cereal, with end-use declaration.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 35%

If prepared as complete feed mix

Mixed into formulated animal feeds, buckwheat components go under Chapter 23 preparations.

2302.40.01Same rate: 35%

If screened as screenings

Buckwheat screenings or chaff are classified as cereal brans unfit for milling.

1214.90.00Same rate: 35%

If adulterated with weeds

Contaminated buckwheat with significant forage material shifts to Chapter 12 vegetable materials.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label as 'not for human food' to avoid FDA scrutiny; meet AAFCO nutritional guidelines; declare higher moisture allowances for feed vs food