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
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%
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