Rolled Buckwheat Groats from Germany
Rolled buckwheat consists of buckwheat grains that are hulled and rolled flat, classified under HTS 1104.19.90.00 for worked grains of other cereals. Processing level keeps it out of flour or fine meal headings.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Buckwheat ash limit is 4%; test rigorously as it has higher natural mineral content
• Provide sieve test results showing <80% passage to confirm not 1102
• Label clearly as food-grade to distinguish from kasha preparations in 1904