U.S. imports of Oats (Non-Seed) (HS 100490) totaled $30.7M in August 2026, imported from 10 countries.
Importers of Oats (Non-Seed) paid $4K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.01% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Oats (Non-Seed) imports of $30.7M in August 2026 ran 24% above the year-to-date monthly average of $24.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataNon-seed oats — split between certified organic (1004900010) and conventional (1004900090) at the 10-digit level — serve the food manufacturing, animal feed, and health food sectors, with rolled oats and oat flour demand driving significant import volumes. Canada is by far the dominant supplier, reflecting its position as one of the world's largest oat producers; Sweden and Spain also contribute, particularly for specialty or organic grades. The organic line's separate classification means importers must maintain valid organic certification documentation to avoid reclassification into the conventional line.
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1.7K import shipments a month
To enter oats under the certified organic line (1004900010), importers must present a valid organic certificate issued by an accredited certifying agent recognized under the USDA National Organic Program, along with a transaction certificate for the specific shipment. Without these documents, CBP will typically reclassify the goods into the conventional non-seed oats line.
Because Canada supplies the large majority of US oat imports, crop conditions in the Canadian prairies — particularly drought or early frost — can rapidly tighten availability and push up prices for both conventional and organic grades. Food manufacturers with significant oat requirements often use forward contracts or maintain safety stock to buffer against Canadian harvest variability.
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Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 1004
Subheading 100490 · $30.7M of $30.9M
ImportsExports
Imports
$30.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$759KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $322.0M of Oats (Non-Seed) and exported $8.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1004900090 | Oats, Except Seed, NESOI | $29.4M | 0.01% | 0.07% | $4K |
| 1004900010 | Organic Oats, Except Seed | $1.3M | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1004900000 | Oats, Except Seed | $759K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and South Korea together supply 100% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
99.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.01% of imports for consumption.