Certified Organic Quick Flake Oats from Japan
Thinly rolled organic oat flakes designed for faster cooking, still classified as worked grains under HTS 1104.12.00.10. They meet the sieve passage criteria in chapter notes (A) and (B) for oats, ensuring distinction from finer meals. Organic certification covers the entire supply chain from farm to flake.
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
• Conduct sieve analysis pre-shipment to confirm 80% passage through 315 micron aperture as per oat standards
• Use tamper-evident packaging to maintain organic integrity during ocean freight
• Declare exact flake thickness to differentiate from 'groats' in 1103