Buckwheat Hulls and Bran

Combination buckwheat hulls and bran from milling, used in organic poultry feeds for grit and fiber. Falls under HTS 2302.40.01 despite pseudo-cereal status, as tariff includes worked cereal residues.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

1104.19Lower: 10% vs 35%

If for human consumption as groats

Rolled or pearled buckwheat for food uses Chapter 11 cereal grain workings.

1214.10.00Higher: 36.4% vs 35%

If lucerne (alfalfa) or clover residues mistaken

Fodder residues from lucerne/clover are under Chapter 12, separate from cereals.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Confirm not for human food (e.g

β€’ no roasting); otherwise Chapter 11 applies

β€’ Phytosanitary certs essential for hulls to clear weed seed inspections

β€’ Avoid dust contamination; requires covered transport