Pearled Oats from Japan
Pearled oats have outer bran layers polished off for a pearl-like appearance, used in hearty soups and stews. They are 'other worked grains of oats' under HTS 1104.22.00.00, as pearled products before flour milling.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document pearling process to affirm not full milling; test for starch >80% dry basis per Note A
• Use nitrogen flushing for long-sea voyages