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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label as 'not for human food' to avoid FDA scrutiny; meet AAFCO nutritional guidelines; declare higher moisture allowances for feed vs food