Buckwheat Groats (Kasha) from Canada
Buckwheat groats, known as kasha, are roasted fragmented buckwheat grains passing 1.25mm sieve per HTS 1103.19 definition. They meet starch >80% and ash ≤4% Chapter 11 criteria. Popular in Eastern European cuisine.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
19%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Distinguish raw vs roasted; roasting doesn't affect classification if sieve met
• Provide milling process docs; buckwheat often scrutinized for flour confusion
• Test for purity; admixtures >5% may trigger different cereal heading