Certified Organic Rolled Oats from Japan
These are whole oat groats that have been steamed and rolled flat to create flakes, certified organic under USDA standards. They fall under HTS 1104.12.00.10 as rolled grains of oats from organic sources, meeting the chapter criteria for worked cereal grains excluding rice. The organic certification ensures no synthetic pesticides or GMOs were used in production.
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
• Obtain USDA NOP certification documentation for all shipments to verify organic status and prevent CBP challenges
• Provide mill test reports confirming sieve passage rates per Chapter 11 notes to distinguish from flours in 1101
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as 'instant oats' which could shift to processed goods in Chapter 19