Flaked Oats for Brewing
Torrefied and flaked oats used in craft beer adjuncts, adding body to stouts and hazy IPAs. Under HTS 1104.12.00 as flaked grains of oats for food/brew use; industrial particle size. Distinct from malt or feed products.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If purely for animal feed
End-use as feed preparations excludes from Chapter 11 human consumption grains.
If pearled but not flaked
Pearled oat grains without rolling classify under husked cereals.
If dried oat groats pre-flaking
Dried legumes/cereals without working stay in Chapter 7.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify end-use documentation for brewing to avoid feed classification; verify no enzymes
• Pitfall: high moisture content leading to spoilage claims at entry
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