Cornflakes
Cornflakes are made by cooking, drying, and flaking corn kernels, then roasting them to create crispy, ready-to-eat breakfast cereal. They are prepared foods obtained by the swelling and roasting of cereal grains, fitting heading 19.04.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4% | — | 4% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the cornflakes are sold as breakfast cereals in packages up to 454 g
This sibling item specifically covers breakfast cereals in small packages, which may be more precise.
If the package weight exceeds 454 g
Larger packages fall under the 'other' tariff item for prepared cereals.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product is in retail packages of 454 g or less to use this tariff item
• Ensure the cornflakes are not sweetened or contain cocoa, which could shift classification
• Have the ingredient list ready for CBSA verification
Related Products under Tariff item 1904.10.21
Buckwheat Roasted Groats
Roasted buckwheat groats (kasha) are hulled buckwheat grains that have been roasted to develop a nutty flavor, making them prepared beyond the groats of Chapter 11. They are ready for consumption as a cereal or side dish, falling under heading 19.04 as prepared foods obtained by roasting cereal grains.
Kix Corn Puffs Cereal
Kix-style corn puffs are small, spherical pieces of corn that have been puffed and roasted to create a crunchy breakfast cereal. They are prepared foods obtained by swelling and roasting corn, falling under heading 19.04.
Millet Puffed Grains
Puffed millet grains are proso millet that has been swollen and roasted, resulting in light, airy pieces suitable for cereal or snack use. They are prepared foods obtained by swelling and roasting cereal grains, fitting heading 19.04.
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. They are prepared foods obtained by roasting cereal grains, fitting heading 19.04.
Puffed Rice Cakes
Puffed rice cakes are compressed, swollen rice grains molded into thin discs and lightly roasted for snack consumption. They are prepared foods obtained by swelling and roasting rice, fitting 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. It is a prepared food obtained by swelling and roasting wheat, fitting heading 19.04.