Toasted Wheat Germ Meal
Toasted Wheat Germ Meal is ground wheat germ that has been toasted, then fragmented to a meal consistency. Chapter note 2(A) specifies that germ of cereals, whole, rolled, flaked, or ground, is always classified in heading 11.04, not 11.03. Therefore, this product does not fall under tariff item 1103.11.10 and should be classified under heading 11.04.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is wheat germ, whole, rolled, flaked, or ground
Chapter note 2(A) classifies germ of cereals under heading 11.04.
If the importer lacks a quota allocation
Over-access goods are classified under this sibling item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Note that wheat germ, even when ground, is classified under heading 11.04, not 11.03
• Verify the product is not roasted malt, which is excluded
• A quota allocation is required for the within access commitment rate; otherwise, the over-access rate applies
Related Products under Tariff item 1103.11.10
Bulgur Wheat Meal
Bulgur Wheat Meal is parboiled, dried, and cracked wheat groats used in Middle Eastern dishes. It qualifies as wheat meal under heading 11.03, with at least 95% passing a 1.25 mm sieve, and meets the starch and ash content requirements. It is not a prepared food of heading 19.04, as it is not further processed.
Coarse Semolina Grits
Coarse Semolina Grits are a coarser variety of wheat semolina used in dishes like couscous or polenta-style preparations. They meet the definition of wheat groats under heading 11.03, with at least 95% passing a 1.25 mm sieve, and comply with the starch and ash content requirements. They are not flour or a prepared food.
Cracked Wheat
Cracked Wheat consists of whole wheat kernels that have been mechanically cracked into meal-sized pieces. It meets the definition of wheat groats under heading 11.03, with at least 95% by weight passing through a 1.25 mm sieve, and complies with the starch and ash content limits in Chapter 11. This product is not roasted, prepared, or otherwise excluded by the chapter notes.
Cracked Wheat Meal
Cracked wheat meal consists of wheat kernels mechanically reduced to a granular consistency, suitable for use in salads, pilafs, or as a cooking ingredient. It qualifies as a groat or meal under heading 11.03 because it is produced by fragmentation of cereal grains and meets the sieve specifications in Chapter Note 3. This product falls under tariff item 1103.11.10 as a wheat groat or meal within the access commitment.
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is a finely ground wheat semolina used as a hot cereal. It qualifies as wheat meal under heading 11.03, with at least 95% passing a 1.25 mm sieve, and meets the starch content exceeding 45% and ash content not exceeding 2.5% by weight on a dry basis. It is not a prepared food of heading 19.04, as it is sold in raw milled form.
Cream of Wheat Groats
Cream of wheat groats are finely milled wheat groats intended for hot breakfast cereal preparation. They meet the Chapter 11 requirements with a starch content exceeding 45% and low ash content, and they pass the sieve test for wheat groats. This product is classified under tariff item 1103.11.10 as wheat groats within the access commitment.