Steel Cut Oats from Japan
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 — 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
• 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