Hulled Buckwheat Groats from Japan
Buckwheat seeds with hulls removed, left as intact groats for kasha or porridge. HTS 1104.29.90.00 covers this hulled 'other cereal' not further milled to 1103 standards (95% through 1.25mm).
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
• Confirm no roasting (which might go to 1904); ash <4%
• Pseudocereal status doesn't change chapter
• Pitfall: fine grinding reclassifies to 1102.90