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Buckwheat Groats (Kasha) from Japan

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 — 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

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