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%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
• 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