Buckwheat Groats (Kasha) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
19%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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