Steel Cut Oats from China
Steel cut oats are whole oat groats chopped into smaller pieces with steel blades, offering a chewy texture for porridge. Classified in HTS 1104.22.00.00 as sliced or kibbled oats, they meet 'other worked grains' criteria without fine milling that would qualify as meal under heading 1103.
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
• Include particle size analysis reports showing compliance with 'worked grains' definition; label clearly as unflavored to prevent misclassification as prepared food
• Watch for pesticide residue limits under FDA import alerts