Bulk Buckwheat for Animal Feed from Japan
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.
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
• Label as 'not for human food' to avoid FDA scrutiny; meet AAFCO nutritional guidelines; declare higher moisture allowances for feed vs food