Rye-Free Multi-Cereal Flour Mix
This is a blend of rice, barley, and millet flours, excluding rye, intended as a versatile pantry staple. It is classified under tariff item 1102.90.90 as a mixture of cereal flours other than wheat or meslin, with verified Chapter 11-compliant starch and ash content.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | Free | β | Free |
| π²π½Mexico | Free | β | Free |
| πΊπΈUnited States | Free | β | Free |
| π©πͺGermany | Free | β | Free |
| π―π΅Japan | Free | β | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is solely rice flour
Rice flour has its own tariff item under heading 11.02.
If the product is solely barley flour and imported within the access commitment
Barley flour has a tariff-rate quota; if the blend is not a mixture, this may apply.
If the starch or ash content falls outside Chapter 11 limits
Milling residues of cereals not meeting Chapter 11 criteria are classified under heading 23.02.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item β and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Provide a detailed breakdown of the cereal components and their respective starch and ash contents to the CBSA
β’ Ensure the blend does not contain wheat or meslin, as that would change classification
β’ Keep sieve analysis results to demonstrate compliance with Chapter 11 for each cereal type
Related Products under Tariff item 1102.90.90
Barley, Oat and Quinoa Flour Mix
Multi-grain flour mixture of barley, oat, and quinoa flours for health-focused baking. This product falls under tariff item 1102.90.90 as a cereal flour mixture other than wheat or meslin, passing Chapter 11 starch, ash, and sieve tests despite quinoa's pseudo-cereal status, and is not covered by sibling items for barley, rice, or rye flour.
Buckwheat and Rice Flour Blend
Premium blend of buckwheat flour and rice flour for soba noodles and gluten-free goods. This product meets Chapter 11 starch content over 80% and ash content below 4% for buckwheat, and falls under tariff item 1102.90.90 as a cereal flour mixture other than wheat or meslin, not covered by sibling items for barley, rice, or rye flour.
Buckwheat Flour
Gluten-free flour from buckwheat groats, essential for soba noodles, pancakes, and blinis. This product has starch content over 80% and ash content below 4% per chapter specifications, and falls under tariff item 1102.90.90 as a cereal flour other than wheat or meslin, not under sibling items for barley, rice, or rye flour.
Corn and Sorghum Flour Blend
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Corn Flour
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Fine Milled Buckwheat Flour for Noodles
Ultra-fine buckwheat flour optimized for soba noodle production, with verified starch content exceeding 80% and low ash content per Chapter 11 notes. This flour is derived from buckwheat grains and falls under tariff item 1102.90.90 as a cereal flour other than wheat or meslin, not specifically classified under sibling items for barley, rice, or rye flour.