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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6% | — | 6% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the Kamut product contains 25% or more by weight of wheat and is imported within the access commitment
This item covers wheat-based swelled or roasted cereals imported within the quota at a lower duty rate.
If the wheat content is 25% or more and the product is imported over the access commitment in packages of 454 g or less
Small packages of wheat-based puffed cereals over the quota fall under this item.
If the wheat content is 25% or more and the product is imported over the access commitment in other packaging
Bulk or larger packages of wheat-based puffed cereals over the quota are classified here.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Because Kamut is a wheat variety, confirm whether the product contains 25% or more by weight of wheat; if so, a tariff rate quota may apply
• If importing over the access commitment, expect significantly higher duty rates unless a quota allocation is held
• Provide CBSA with documentation showing the swelling or roasting process and the absence of cocoa or animal-based ingredients
Related Products under Tariff item 1904.10.90
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.