Steel Cut Oatmeal
Steel cut oatmeal consists of oat groats chopped into smaller pieces, with 95% or more passing through a 1.25 mm sieve per heading 11.03 definition for cereal meal of oats. It retains a high starch content exceeding 45% and ash content not exceeding 5% by weight on the dry product, as per Chapter 11 notes. This product is classified under tariff item 1103.19.12 as barley flour over access commitment.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is classified as other cereal groats
Oat groats may fall under other cereal products if not specifically barley flour.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product's sieve passage and starch/ash content with lab analysis to ensure classification
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Related Products under Tariff item 1103.19.12
Fine Oat Groats Meal
Fine oat groats meal is fragmented oat grains ground to pass 95% through a 1.25 mm sieve, qualifying as oat meal under heading 11.03. It has a starch content exceeding 45% and ash content not exceeding 5% by weight on the dry product, as per Chapter 11 notes. This product is classified under tariff item 1103.19.12 as barley flour over access commitment.
Irish Oatmeal Groats
Irish oatmeal groats are coarsely ground oat groats meeting the criteria for groats under heading 11.03, with 95% passing through a 1.25 mm sieve. They have a starch content exceeding 45% and ash content not exceeding 5% by weight on the dry product, as per Chapter 11 notes. This product is classified under tariff item 1103.19.12 as barley flour over access commitment.
Organic Oatmeal Groats
Organic oatmeal groats are certified fragmented oats meeting all sieve, starch, and ash criteria for groats under heading 11.03. They have a starch content exceeding 45% and ash content not exceeding 5% by weight on the dry product, as per Chapter 11 notes. This product is classified under tariff item 1103.19.12 as barley flour over access commitment.
Rolled Oat Groats
Rolled oat groats are produced by steaming and flattening oat grains, resulting in a product where at least 95% by weight passes through a 1.25 mm sieve, classifying it as oat meal under heading 11.03. They meet the starch content exceeding 45% and ash content not exceeding 5% by weight on the dry product, as per Chapter 11 notes. This product is classified under tariff item 1103.19.12 as barley flour over access commitment.
Scottish Pinhead Oatmeal
Scottish pinhead oatmeal features coarsely chopped oat groats where at least 95% passes through a 1.25 mm sieve, fitting the definition of groats under heading 11.03. It has a starch content exceeding 45% and ash content not exceeding 5% by weight on the dry product, as per Chapter 11 notes. This product is classified under tariff item 1103.19.12 as barley flour over access commitment.
Toasted Oat Groat Pieces
Toasted oat groat pieces undergo fragmentation then light toasting, retaining classification under heading 11.03 as 95% passes through a 1.25 mm sieve with qualifying starch and ash content. They have a starch content exceeding 45% and ash content not exceeding 5% by weight on the dry product, as per Chapter 11 notes. This product is classified under tariff item 1103.19.12 as barley flour over access commitment.