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U.S. imports of groats and meal of other cereals (except wheat and corn) (SITC 04722) totaled $9.8M in April 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Importers of Groats and Meal of Other Cereals (Except Wheat and Corn) paid $20K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $152K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataOat groats, rye meal, barley grits, and similar coarsely milled products from non-wheat, non-corn cereals serve both food and feed markets, with oat groats in particular commanding premium positioning in the health food and breakfast cereal sectors. Processing method — whether the grain is hulled, steamed, or simply cracked — is a key specification that affects both classification and buyer acceptance, and importers should retain mill certificates to document the degree of processing. FDA food-safety requirements apply to food-destined shipments, and the growing consumer demand for whole-grain and minimally processed ingredients has increased scrutiny of origin and processing claims.
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Oat groats are hulled whole oat kernels with minimal processing, while rolled oats are steamed and flattened — a further processing step that can place them in a different HTS subheading. Importers should provide mill certificates and processing descriptions to ensure the correct classification, as the duty rate and any applicable quota treatment may differ between the two forms.
Moisture content, foreign matter percentage, and particle size distribution are the specifications most frequently at issue in commercial disputes. For oat groats specifically, the presence of hulls or broken kernels can trigger rejection under buyer contracts. Importers should require certificates of analysis from the foreign mill and consider third-party pre-shipment inspection to reduce the risk of port-of-destination disputes.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $9.7M | $298K | -$9.4M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $5K | $249K | +$244K |
| INDIA | $79K | -- | -$79K |
| POLAND | $50K | -- | -$50K |
| NEPAL | $9K | -- | -$9K |
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