Steel Cut Oats
Steel cut oats are whole oat groats chopped into smaller pieces without rolling or flaking, a form of otherwise worked cereal grain. They fall under tariff item 1104.19.90 as other worked grains of other cereals, since oats are not wheat or barley and the product is not milled into flour or meal.
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 into meal or groats rather than cut
Meal and groats of cereals fall under heading 11.03.
If the oats are rolled or flaked
Rolled or flaked oats are classified under a separate subheading within heading 11.04.
If the starch content is 45% or less or the ash content exceeds the limit
Products failing the starch or ash criteria are classified as bran, sharps, and other residues under heading 23.02.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the steel cut oats are not rolled or flaked, as that would fall under a different subheading
• Ensure the product is not ground into meal or flour, which would fall under heading 11.03
• Verify the starch content exceeds 45% by weight on a dry basis to stay within Chapter 11
Related Products under Tariff item 1104.19.90
Flaked Barley for Brewing
Flaked barley for brewing is pre-gelatinized rolled barley used in beer production to boost fermentables without mashing. It falls under tariff item 1104.19.90 as rolled or flaked grains of other cereals, specifically barley, that are otherwise worked.
Flaked Rye Grains
Flaked rye grains are produced by steaming and rolling whole rye kernels into thin flakes, a form of otherwise worked cereal grain. They fall under tariff item 1104.19.90 as flaked grains of other cereals, since rye is not wheat or barley and the product is not milled into flour or meal.
Flaked Sorghum Grains
Flaked sorghum grains are made by steaming and rolling sorghum kernels into flakes, a form of otherwise worked cereal grain. They are classified under tariff item 1104.19.90 as flaked grains of other cereals, since sorghum is not wheat or barley and the product is not milled into flour or meal.
Flaked Triticale Grains
Flaked triticale grains are produced by steaming and rolling triticale kernels into thin flakes, a form of otherwise worked cereal grain. Triticale is a hybrid of wheat and rye, and since it is not specifically listed as wheat or barley, it falls under tariff item 1104.19.90 as flaked grains of other cereals.
Organic Rolled Barley
Organic rolled barley flakes are made from certified pesticide-free barley, rolled to retain whole grain texture for health foods. They are classified under tariff item 1104.19.90 as rolled grains of other cereals, specifically barley, otherwise worked.
Quick-Cook Barley Flakes
Quick-cook barley flakes are steam-rolled for rapid rehydration in cereals and baking mixes. They fall under tariff item 1104.19.90 as flaked grains of other cereals, specifically barley, that are otherwise worked.