Hulled Oat Groats from China
Hulled oat groats are whole oat kernels with the outer hull removed, retaining the bran and germ for whole-grain nutrition. They classify under HTS 1104.22.00.00 as hulled 'other worked grains of oats,' before further rolling or milling into finer products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify hull removal process doesn't add minerals affecting ash content tests; provide varietal info for quota eligibility
• Avoid contamination claims by segregating from wheat in transit