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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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