2302.40.01/Buckwheat Hulls and Bran/Japan

Buckwheat Hulls and Bran from Japan

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.

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%

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Import Tips

• Confirm not for human food (e.g

• no roasting); otherwise Chapter 11 applies

• Phytosanitary certs essential for hulls to clear weed seed inspections

• Avoid dust contamination; requires covered transport