Oat Hulls Ground from Japan
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.
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
• 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