Rice Grits
Rice grits are coarse fragments of rice kernels produced by cracking whole grains, with at least 95% by weight passing through a 1.25 mm sieve. They are used in porridges, breakfast cereals, and as a brewing adjunct. As a pure milling product of rice, they meet the starch and ash content criteria of Chapter 11 and are classified under tariff item 1103.19.90 as groats of other cereals.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the rice grains are hulled but not fragmented
Hulled rice grains that do not meet the fragmentation criteria of heading 11.03 fall under heading 11.04.
If the product is ground to a fine powder
Flour and meal of rice are classified under heading 11.06, not as groats.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the rice grits meet the sieve test (95% passing 1.25 mm) and provide a certificate of analysis for starch and ash content if requested by CBSA
• Declare the product as 'groats of rice' under 1103.19.90, not as rice flour (1106.20.00)
Related Products under Tariff item 1103.19.90
Amaranth Meal
Amaranth meal is produced by fragmenting tiny amaranth grains, a pseudocereal, so that 95% passes through a 1.25 mm sieve. It is high in protein and meets the starch and ash content requirements of Chapter 11 for 'other cereals'. This gluten-free meal is used in baking and health foods and is classified under 1103.19.90.
Arborio Rice Grits
Arborio rice grits are fragmented short-grain rice groats that meet the heading 11.03 definition of meal, with at least 95% passing through a 1.25 mm sieve. The product has high starch content exceeding 45% and low ash content below 1.6%, as required for rice in Chapter 11 notes. It is used for risotto and other rice-based dishes.
Basmati Rice Meal
Basmati rice meal is premium long-grain basmati rice ground to a fineness where at least 95% passes through a 1.25 mm sieve, meeting the definition of meal under heading 11.03. The product has high starch content and low ash content, consistent with Chapter 11 notes for rice. It is used for gourmet baking and gluten-free applications.
Brown Rice Flour
Brown rice flour is meal from whole grain brown rice milling, fragmented to pass at least 95% through a 1.25 mm sieve, meeting the definition of meal under heading 11.03. The product retains the bran layer for nutrition and has high starch content and low ash content. It is used in health foods and baking.
Buckwheat Groats (Kasha)
Buckwheat groats, also known as kasha, are roasted and fragmented buckwheat grains that pass through a 1.25 mm sieve. They meet the starch content (over 45%) and ash content (not exceeding 4%) criteria for Chapter 11 classification. Popular in Eastern European cuisine, these groats are used as a side dish or in soups and are classified under 1103.19.90.
Fine Oat Groats Meal
Fine oat groats meal is produced by fragmenting oat grains and grinding them to a fineness where at least 95% by weight passes through a 1.25 mm sieve, meeting the definition of 'meal' under heading 11.03. It has a starch content exceeding 45% and an ash content below 5%, as required by Chapter 11 notes for oat products. This product is not roasted or otherwise prepared, so it remains a plain cereal meal of oats.