Rolled Wheat Germ from Canada
Rolled wheat germ is the nutrient-rich embryo of wheat kernels that has been rolled flat, classified under HTS 1104.19.90.00 per chapter note always placing cereal germ here regardless of milling.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Chapter note mandates germ in 1104; cite explicitly in entry docs
• Test for germ purity >95% to avoid bran admixture claims
• Nutrition labeling required; common issue with vitamin claims triggering FDA