Toasted Oat Flakes from Germany
Lightly toasted rolled oat flakes for enhanced flavor in trail mixes and bars. Still HTS 1104.12.00 if toasting doesn't constitute 'preparation'; minimal processing preserves worked grain status. Borderline with Chapter 19.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Prove toasting is solely for preservation, not flavoring; no additives
• Ruling request advised for toasted vs plain distinction