Quick Flake Oats
Quick flake oats are lightly rolled thinner than standard oats for faster cooking, while remaining minimally processed. They are classified under tariff item 1104.12.00 as flaked grains of oats, avoiding heading 19.04 because they lack preparation like toasting or sweetening. The product meets the starch and ash content criteria for oats in Chapter 11.
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 flakes are so thin they break into particles passing a 1.25 mm sieve
Fine oat particles become meal under 1103, but quick flakes are typically larger.
If the oats are precooked and dried for instant preparation
Precooked oat products fall under Chapter 19, but quick flakes are not precooked.
If the oats are mixed with other grains
Mixed grain flakes are classified under other cereals, not pure oats.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the thin flakes still retain a particle size above 1.25 mm to avoid classification as meal
• Do not add any flavorings or sweeteners, as that would shift the product to Chapter 19
• Keep the product dry and store at appropriate humidity to prevent spoilage during customs clearance
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.