Organic Flaked Oats
Organic flaked oats are pesticide-free oat grains rolled into flakes without chemical treatments, suitable for breakfast cereals or baking. They are classified under tariff item 1104.12.00 as flaked grains of oats, with organic status affecting labeling but not tariff classification. The product meets Chapter 11 starch and ash limits for oats.
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 ground to a meal consistency
Oat meal falls under 1103, but flaked oats are not ground.
If the oats are only hulled and not flaked
Hulled oats without flaking are classified as worked grains, not flakes.
If the flakes are toasted or otherwise prepared
Toasted oat flakes become prepared cereals under Chapter 19.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Have organic certification documents ready for CFIA inspection, but note that organic status does not change the tariff code
• Ensure the flakes are not mixed with sugars or flavors, which would move them to Chapter 19
• Check the ash content is below 5% to stay within Chapter 11
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.