Whole Buckwheat Groats from Japan
Unhulled or minimally processed buckwheat grains used for milling into flour or cooking as a whole grain. Classified under HTS 1008.10.00.00 as buckwheat in its primary seed form, prior to significant processing like hulling or grinding.
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
• Verify moisture content below 15% to avoid spoilage claims at customs; obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting countries; declare exact varietal if genetically modified to comply with biotech regulations