Toasted Oat Flakes from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Prove toasting is solely for preservation, not flavoring; no additives
• Ruling request advised for toasted vs plain distinction