Scottish Oats Pinhead from Japan
Pinhead oats, or Scottish oats, are coarsely stone-ground oat groats retaining a pinhead-like texture for traditional porridge. HTS 1104.22.00.00 includes these kibbled oats as worked grains, provided they don't meet the fine sieve passage for heading 1103 meals.
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
• Conduct polarimetric starch and ash testing per Chapter Note A to confirm Chapter 11 eligibility; declare as food-grade only
• Monitor for mycotoxin levels in FDA prior notice