Chapter 1904 — Customs Tariff Headings

Buckwheat Puffs

Buckwheat Puffs are roasted and swelled buckwheat groats turned into light puffed cereal bits. They are classified under tariff item 1904.10.90 as a prepared food obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals, not elsewhere specified. The product is imported for gluten-free snacks and cereals, and does not contain wheat or barley.

Buckwheat Roasted Groats

Buckwheat roasted groats, commonly known as kasha, are hulled buckwheat grains that have been roasted to develop a nutty flavor. This product is prepared beyond the groats of Chapter 11, making it a prepared food obtained by the roasting of cereals under heading 19.04.

Cap'n Crunch Sweet Crunch Berries

Cap'n Crunch Sweet Crunch Berries is a ready-to-eat breakfast cereal made from corn and oat pieces that are roasted and sweetened with cane sugar, with berry-flavored shapes mixed in. It falls under tariff item 1904.10.90 as a prepared food obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals, not elsewhere specified. The product does not contain wheat or barley, so it is not classified under the sibling tariff items that are subject to tariff-rate quotas.

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Squares

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Squares are square-shaped wheat and rice cereal pieces that are roasted and coated with cane sugar and cinnamon flavoring. This product is a prepared food obtained by the roasting of cereals, classified under tariff item 1904.10.90 as 'other' because it does not meet the specific wheat or barley content thresholds of the sibling items. The sugar and cinnamon are integral to the preparation, not exceeding the scope of heading 19.04.

Cocoa Puffs with Beet Sugar

Cocoa Puffs with Beet Sugar is a puffed corn cereal roasted with beet sugar and a small amount of cocoa to provide a chocolate taste. It is classified under tariff item 1904.10.90 as a prepared food obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals, not elsewhere specified. The cocoa content is low enough to comply with chapter note 3, which excludes preparations with more than 6% cocoa on a totally defatted basis.

Cornflakes

Cornflakes are a classic prepared breakfast cereal made by cooking, drying, flaking, and roasting corn kernels. This product is a prepared food obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals, falling under heading 19.04.

Einkorn Roasted Puffs

Einkorn roasted puffs are made from an ancient wheat variety that is swelled and roasted into light, crunchy puffs. As a prepared food obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals, it falls under tariff item 1904.10.90, which covers other prepared cereal products not elsewhere specified. This niche ancient grain import is ready for consumption as a cereal or snack.

Frosted Corn Flakes Cereal

Frosted Corn Flakes Cereal is a ready-to-eat breakfast cereal made by roasting corn grits and coating them with sugar derived from cane or beet sources. This product falls under tariff item 1904.10.90 as a prepared food obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals. It is classified as 'other' because it does not contain the wheat or barley content that would place it in the sibling tariff items.

Frosted Wheat Flakes Cereal

Frosted Wheat Flakes Cereal consists of thin wheat flakes that are roasted and frosted with beet sugar icing for added sweetness. It is classified under tariff item 1904.10.90 as a prepared food obtained by the roasting of cereals, not elsewhere specified. The product does not meet the 25% wheat threshold for the sibling items, as the wheat content is below that level after accounting for other ingredients.

Golden Grahams Cereal

Golden Grahams Cereal is a graham-flavored wheat square cereal that is roasted and coated with a cane sugar and honey mixture. It falls under tariff item 1904.10.90 as a prepared food obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals, not elsewhere specified. The product's wheat content is below the 25% threshold, so it is not classified under the wheat-specific sibling items.

Honey Bunches of Oats with Cane Sugar

Honey Bunches of Oats with Cane Sugar is a breakfast cereal made from flaked oats clustered with cane sugar and honey, then roasted for crispiness. It is classified under tariff item 1904.10.90 as a prepared food obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals. The product contains no wheat or barley, so it does not fall under the sibling tariff items with tariff-rate quotas.

Kamut Puffed Grain

Kamut puffed grain is produced by roasting and swelling Khorasan wheat kernels into a light, puffed cereal. As a prepared food from swelled or roasted cereals, it is classified under tariff item 1904.10.90 for other prepared cereal products. This organic bulk import is popular for premium breakfast cereals and snacks.

Kellogg's Corn Flakes

Kellogg's Corn Flakes are made by swelling and roasting corn kernels into crispy, ready-to-eat flakes. This product falls under tariff item 1904.10.90 as a prepared food obtained from roasted cereal products, specifically other than those containing wheat or barley. It is a classic breakfast cereal consumed with milk or as a snack.

Kix Corn Puffs Cereal

Kix-style corn puffs are small, spherical puffed corn pieces produced by swelling and roasting corn. This product is a prepared food obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals, classified under heading 19.04.

Kix Original Sugar Corn Puffs

Kix Original Sugar Corn Puffs are mini corn puffs that are lightly roasted and dusted with cane sugar. This product falls under tariff item 1904.10.90 as a prepared food obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals, not elsewhere specified. It is classified as 'other' because it does not contain wheat or barley in the quantities that would trigger the sibling tariff items.

Lucky Charms Marshmallow Cereal

Lucky Charms Marshmallow Cereal consists of oat-based loops that are roasted and mixed with cane sugar marshmallows. It is classified under tariff item 1904.10.90 as a prepared food obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals, not elsewhere specified. The marshmallows are considered an integral part of the preparation, and the product does not contain wheat or barley at the threshold levels.

Millet Puffed Cereal

Puffed millet cereal is produced by swelling and roasting small millet grains, resulting in a crunchy and nutrient-dense product. It is classified under tariff item 1904.10.90 as an other prepared cereal product from roasted non-corn grains. This bulk product is commonly used in health food markets and gluten-free blends.

Millet Puffed Grains

Puffed millet grains are proso millet that has been swollen and roasted to create a light, crunchy cereal or snack. This product is a prepared food obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals, falling under heading 19.04.

Oat Clusters Roasted

Roasted oat clusters are formed by swelling and roasting oats into crunchy clusters, going beyond simple flakes. This product is classified under tariff item 1904.10.90 as an other prepared non-corn cereal product. It is commonly used in bulk for granola production and breakfast mixes.

Oat Flakes Roasted Clusters

Roasted oat clusters are rolled oats that have been swelled and baked into loose clusters, providing a crunchy texture for granola-style eating. This product is a prepared food obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals, classified under heading 19.04.

Puffed Rice Cakes

Puffed rice cakes are compressed swollen rice grains molded into thin discs and lightly roasted for snack consumption. This product is a prepared food obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals, falling under heading 19.04.

Puffed Wheat Cereal

Puffed wheat cereal is made by gun-puffing whole wheat grains under high pressure and heat, resulting in light, expanded pieces ready for breakfast. This product is a prepared food obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals, classified under heading 19.04.

Puffed Wheat with Sugar Coating

Puffed Wheat with Sugar Coating is made from wheat grains that are puffed by swelling, then roasted and coated with cane sugar for a crunchy treat. It falls under tariff item 1904.10.90 as a prepared food obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals, not elsewhere specified. The wheat content is below the 25% threshold, so it is not classified under the wheat-specific sibling items.

Quaker Puffed Rice

Quaker Puffed Rice consists of rice grains expanded through swelling and roasting into a low-density cereal. This product fits tariff item 1904.10.90 as an other prepared non-corn cereal, excluding flour or meal forms. It is a popular ready-to-eat breakfast cereal.

Raisin Bran Flakes with Cane Sugar

Raisin Bran Flakes with Cane Sugar is a bran wheat flake cereal that is roasted with raisins and coated in cane sugar for a sweetened fiber cereal. It is classified under tariff item 1904.10.90 as a prepared food obtained by the roasting of cereals, not elsewhere specified. The addition of raisins does not change the classification, and the wheat content is below the 25% threshold.

Reese's Puffs Cereal

Reese's Puffs Cereal consists of corn puffs that are roasted and coated with a cane sugar, peanut butter, and chocolate flavoring. It falls under tariff item 1904.10.90 as a prepared food obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals, not elsewhere specified. The cocoa content is below 6% on a totally defatted basis, complying with chapter note 3.

Rice Krispies Cereal

Rice Krispies are puffed rice cereal produced by swelling rice grains under heat and pressure, then toasted for crispiness. This product is a prepared food obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals, falling under heading 19.04.

Roasted Amaranth Puffs

Roasted amaranth puffs are tiny amaranth grains popped and roasted like mini popcorn for protein-rich cereal. This product is a prepared food obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals, classified under heading 19.04.

Roasted Barley Flakes

Roasted barley flakes are hulled barley that has been rolled and kiln-roasted for a nutty flavor, used in cereals or baking. This product is a prepared food obtained by the roasting of cereals, falling under heading 19.04.

Roasted Rye Flakes

Roasted rye flakes are prepared by swelling and roasting rye grains into hearty flakes for cereals. This product falls under tariff item 1904.10.90 as an other non-corn roasted cereal product. It is used as a base for breads, porridges, and breakfast cereals.

Sorghum Flakes Roasted

Roasted sorghum flakes are made by swelling and roasting sorghum grain into flakes for cereal use. This product is classified under tariff item 1904.10.90 as an other non-maize prepared grain. It is used in gluten-free products and animal feed blends.

Sorghum Puffed Cereal

Puffed sorghum cereal involves swelling white sorghum grains and roasting them for gluten-free breakfast puffs. This product is a prepared food obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals, classified under heading 19.04.

Spelt Puffed Flakes

Spelt puffed flakes are an ancient wheat variety that has been swelled and roasted into light cereal flakes. This product is a prepared food obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals, falling under heading 19.04.

Spelt Puffs

Spelt puffs are made from an ancient wheat variety that is swelled and roasted into a puffed cereal form. This product is classified under tariff item 1904.10.90 as an other roasted cereal excluding corn. It is a niche health food import for specialty markets.

Sugar-Coated Rice Krispies

Sugar-Coated Rice Krispies are puffed rice cereal pieces that are roasted and enrobed in a cane sugar glaze. This product is classified under tariff item 1904.10.90 as a prepared food obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals, not elsewhere specified. It is classified as 'other' because it does not contain wheat or barley at the threshold levels.

Sugar Frosted Alpha-Bits Cereal

Sugar Frosted Alpha-Bits Cereal is made from semolina-based letter-shaped cereals that are roasted and frosted with beet sugar for a kids' breakfast. It falls under tariff item 1904.10.90 as a prepared food obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals, not elsewhere specified. The product's wheat content is below the 25% threshold, so it is not classified under the wheat-specific sibling items.

Swelled Amaranth Grain

Swelled amaranth grain is produced by puffing tiny amaranth seeds through swelling and roasting, resulting in a nutritious puffed cereal. This product falls under tariff item 1904.10.90 as an other prepared cereal product from non-corn sources. It is popular in gluten-free and health food applications.

Swollen Quinoa Puffs

Swollen quinoa puffs are puffed via heat extrusion and roasted, offering a gluten-free crispy snack from this pseudo-cereal grain. This product is a prepared food obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals, classified under heading 19.04.

Toasted Corn Flakes

Toasted corn flakes undergo flaking followed by oven-roasting for enhanced flavor and crunch, often plain or lightly salted. This product is a prepared food obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals, falling under heading 19.04.

Triticale Roasted Puffs

Roasted triticale puffs are hybrid wheat-rye grains that have been puffed and toasted for a high-fiber cereal. This product is a prepared food obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals, classified under heading 19.04.

Bran Flake Cereal in Airtight Can

A high-fiber breakfast cereal composed of wheat bran flakes mixed with unroasted oat flakes and swelled cereals, packaged in an airtight can. The product is a prepared food obtained from unroasted cereal flakes and mixtures thereof, meeting the 25% or more wheat content by weight. It is packaged in a container not exceeding 11.34 kg, qualifying for the within access commitment tariff item.

Granola Cereal in Airtight Canister

A ready-to-eat breakfast cereal made from a mixture of unroasted and roasted oat flakes, swelled cereals, and nuts, packaged in an airtight metal canister. The product contains 25% or more by weight of wheat, as the oat flakes are mixed with wheat-based ingredients. It is a prepared food from unroasted cereal flakes, fitting the tariff item's scope for mixtures of flakes and swelled cereals.

Multi-Grain Flake Cereal in Sealed Tin

A breakfast cereal combining unroasted flakes of wheat, barley, and rice with swelled cereals, packed in a sealed airtight tin. The product contains 25% or more by weight of wheat, as the wheat flakes are a primary component. It is a prepared food from unroasted cereal flakes, meeting the tariff item's requirements for mixtures of flakes and swelled cereals.

Oat Flake Muesli in Airtight Jar

A muesli-style cereal made from unroasted oat flakes mixed with swelled rice and barley, packaged in an airtight glass jar. It is a prepared food obtained from unroasted cereal flakes, not elsewhere specified, and contains 25% or more by weight of wheat, fitting tariff item 1904.20.10.

Quinoa Flake Cereal Blend in Glass Jar

A gluten-free cereal blend of unroasted quinoa flakes mixed with swelled millet and oat flakes, sealed in an airtight glass jar. It is a prepared food from unroasted cereal flakes, containing 25% or more by weight of wheat, and falls under tariff item 1904.20.10.

Rice Flake and Barley Mix in Vacuum-Sealed Tin

A prepared cereal mix of unroasted rice flakes, barley flakes, and swelled grains, vacuum-sealed in an airtight tin. It is a prepared food from unroasted cereal flakes, containing 25% or more by weight of wheat, and is classified under tariff item 1904.20.10.

Wheat Flake Breakfast Cereal in Metal Can

A shredded wheat-style cereal made from unroasted wheat flakes and swelled cereals, canned airtight without excluded fruits. The product contains 25% or more by weight of wheat, as it is primarily wheat-based. It is a prepared food from unroasted cereal flakes, fitting the tariff item's scope for wheat-containing flake mixtures.

Cheerios Oat Cereal

An O-shaped oat cereal made from swelled or prepared unroasted oat flakes, often honey nut flavored. This product is a prepared food from unroasted cereal flakes or mixtures, and does not contain 25% or more by weight of wheat or barley, nor is it made of barley. It is classified under tariff item 1904.20.50 as 'Other' prepared foods in packages not exceeding 11.34 kg.

Frosted Mini-Wheats Cereal

Whole wheat biscuits made from unroasted flakes, frosted with sugar, and pre-cooked for breakfast. This product is a prepared food from unroasted cereal flakes or mixtures, and does not contain 25% or more by weight of wheat or barley, nor is it made of barley. It falls under tariff item 1904.20.50 as 'Other' prepared foods in packages not exceeding 11.34 kg.

Granola-Style Barley Flakes

Prepared barley flakes from unroasted grains, toasted lightly in clusters. This product is a prepared food from unroasted cereal flakes or mixtures, and does not contain 25% or more by weight of wheat or barley, nor is it made solely of barley. It is classified under tariff item 1904.20.50 as 'Other' prepared foods in packages not exceeding 11.34 kg.

Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal

A cluster-style cereal from unroasted oat flakes mixed and prepared with honey. This product is a prepared food from unroasted cereal flakes or mixtures, and does not contain 25% or more by weight of wheat or barley, nor is it made of barley. It falls under tariff item 1904.20.50 as 'Other' prepared foods in packages not exceeding 11.34 kg.

Multi-Grain Flake Cereal

A blend of unroasted wheat, rice, and oat flakes prepared for breakfast. This product is a prepared food from unroasted cereal flakes or mixtures, and does not contain 25% or more by weight of wheat or barley, nor is it made of barley. It is classified under tariff item 1904.20.50 as 'Other' prepared foods in packages not exceeding 11.34 kg.

Puffed Rice Cakes

Flat cakes made from swelled puffed rice grains, lightly salted. This product is a prepared food from swelled cereals, and does not contain 25% or more by weight of wheat or barley, nor is it made of barley. It falls under tariff item 1904.20.50 as 'Other' prepared foods in packages not exceeding 11.34 kg.

Puffed Wheat Cereal

Swelled puffed wheat grains, lightly sweetened for breakfast use. This product is a prepared food from swelled cereals, and does not contain 25% or more by weight of wheat or barley, nor is it made of barley. It is classified under tariff item 1904.20.50 as 'Other' prepared foods in packages not exceeding 11.34 kg.

Quinoa Flake Cereal

Prepared flakes from swelled quinoa grains, used as a hot cereal. This product is a prepared food from swelled cereals, and does not contain 25% or more by weight of wheat or barley, nor is it made of barley. It falls under tariff item 1904.20.50 as 'Other' prepared foods in packages not exceeding 11.34 kg.

Rice Krispies Cereal

Rice Krispies Cereal is a puffed rice breakfast cereal made by swelling rice grains under heat and pressure, then typically sweetened and fortified with vitamins. It falls under tariff item 1904.20.50 as a prepared food obtained from swelled cereals, packaged for retail sale in containers not exceeding 11.34 kg, and does not contain the wheat or barley content that would direct it to sibling tariff items.