Steel Cut Oatmeal from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm the product's sieve passage and starch/ash content with lab analysis to ensure classification
• Check if the access commitment applies to oat products
• Declare the correct tariff item to avoid customs delays