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Oat Hulls Ground

Ground oat hulls, unprepared, suitable for poultry litter or biofuel. Under HTS 1213.00.00.00 as cereal husks from oats, with grinding permitted as a form of mechanical preparation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2304.00.00Same rate: 35%

If from oil extraction residues

Oat hulls as residues from oilseed crushing are under 2304, per Chapter 12 notes excluding such from 1213.

1212.99Lower: 10% vs 35%

If blended with algae for biofuel

Mixtures with seaweeds or algae shift to 1212, differentiating from pure cereal products.

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 35%

If for dog or cat litter preparation

Prepared litter products from vegetable materials, including husks, are classified under 2309 for animal use.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify grinding method in invoices to affirm no heat or chemical treatment occurred

Test for residual oils; low levels are fine, but extraction residues go to Chapter 23

Bulk shipping reduces costs but requires fumigation declarations for hull imports