Spelt Groats from Japan
Spelt groats from ancient wheat relative, fragmented to 1.25mm sieve standard under HTS 1103.19.90. Classified separately from modern wheat due to varietal distinction and processing.
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
• Spelt not modern wheat; varietal certificate prevents 1103.11 reclass
• Organic spelt premium; residue testing common for EU imports
• Whole spelt vs pearled affects processing declaration