Rolled Oat Germ from China
Rolled oat germ is the nutrient-rich embryo of oat grains, separated and rolled for supplements. Despite Chapter Note on germ, whole rolled germ of oats falls under HTS 1104.22.00.00 as worked oat grains when not isolated as pure germ.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Clarify if pure germ (1104 general) vs whole grain to avoid disputes; high oil content needs cool storage certs
• Nutritional labeling mandatory for food use