Buckwheat Groats (Kasha) from China
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 — China → United States
46.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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