Certified Organic Thick Cut Rolled Oats
Certified organic thick cut rolled oats are oat grains that have been steamed and flattened to a thicker dimension, preserving a hearty texture ideal for granola bars. They fall under tariff item 1104.12.00 as rolled or flaked grains of oats, meeting the starch and ash content thresholds for oats in Chapter 11. The rolled form distinguishes them from whole oat germ or finer milled products.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the oats are flaked but not rolled
This alternative covers rolled or flaked grains of other cereals, but for oats, 1104.12.00 is specific; 1104.19.00 applies only if the product is misdescribed or mixed with other grains.
If the oats are ground to flour consistency
Oat flour falls under cereal flours, but rolled oats retain visible flakes and do not meet the sieve test for flour.
If the oats are toasted, sweetened, or otherwise prepared for immediate consumption
Prepared breakfast cereals fall under Chapter 19, but plain rolled oats remain in Chapter 11.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the oats meet the Chapter 11 starch (>45%) and ash (<5%) content limits for oats; retain lab certificates for CBSA verification
• Declare the product as rolled oats, not as prepared foods, to avoid heading 19.04
• If the oats are in retail packages under 1 kg, note that packaging weight is included in duty calculation only for certain starch items, not this one
Related Products under Tariff item 1104.12.00
Certified Organic Flaked Oat Groats
Organic oat groats that have been flaked after hull removal, suitable for muesli and other health foods. The product is an 'otherwise worked' grain per the heading, with the flake form resulting from rolling, and the organic status is certified.
Certified Organic Jumbo Rolled Oats
Thick, large-flake organic rolled oats for hearty granola or baking. The processing involves minimal heat to preserve nutrients, aligning with the chapter definition of worked cereal grains, and the product is certified organic.
Certified Organic Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
Traditional thick-rolled organic oats retaining their natural shape for slow-cooking oatmeal. The product meets the sieve passage criteria for oats in Chapter 11 note 2, and is certified organic without additives, falling under 1104.12.00.
Certified Organic Quick Flake Oats
Thinly rolled organic oat flakes designed for faster cooking, still classified as worked grains under 1104.12.00. They meet the sieve passage criteria for oats, ensuring distinction from finer milled products.
Certified Organic Rolled Oat Flakes for Baking
Large organic rolled oat flakes optimized for muffin and cookie recipes. Processed solely by rolling without grinding, these qualify as worked grains with organic certification, and the chapter notes confirm their classification under 1104.12.00.
Certified Organic Rolled Oats
Whole oat groats that have been steamed and rolled flat to create flakes, certified organic. They fall under 1104.12.00 as rolled grains of oats, meeting the chapter's criteria for worked cereal grains.