Millet Groats from Japan
Millet groats are hulled, fragmented millet grains meeting HTS 1103 sieve (95% through 1.25mm) and Chapter 11 starch/ash tests. Gluten-free product used in porridges and birdseed.
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
• Specify millet type (proso/pearl); hulled status affects classification
• Birdseed imports need end-use declaration to avoid food/feed confusion
• Small particle size risks flour misclassification; document groat process