Rolled Wheat Germ from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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