Organic Rolled Oats
Certified organic oats that have been steamed and rolled into flakes, free from synthetic pesticides. The organic status does not affect the tariff classification, and the product remains a rolled grain of oats under 1104.12.00, provided it meets the chapter's starch and ash content limits.
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 rolled oats are mixed with other grains.
Mixed grain flakes are classified under the 'other' subheading.
If the product is a milling by-product rather than whole rolled oats.
Bran and residues from wheat or other cereals fall in heading 23.02.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Have organic certification documents ready, as CFIA may require proof for labeling
• Ensure the product meets the starch and ash content thresholds in Chapter 11 note 2
• Declare the product as rolled oats, not as a preparation, to avoid Chapter 19 classification
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.