Kibbled Rye from Japan
Rye berries coarsely cracked or kibbled into irregular pieces for baking or feed. Classified under HTS 1104.29.90.00 as worked rye grains (kibbled), not meeting 45% passage through 500 micron sieve for 1101 wheat/rye flour.
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
• Sieve documentation essential to differentiate from 1101
• Ergots testing required for rye safety
• Common error: selling as 'rye flakes' without process proof