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.
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
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 rye flakes contain 25% or more by weight of wheat
Rye-wheat blends meeting the wheat threshold would fall under the wheat-specific item.
If the product were made from barley instead of rye
Barley-based flakes would be classified under the barley-specific item.
If the rye flakes are mixed with other cereals
Mixed preparations of swelled or roasted cereals fall under heading 1904.20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the rye has been swelled or roasted beyond the processing covered in Chapter 10 or 11, as per chapter note 4
• Ensure the product does not contain more than 20% by weight of animal products, which would reclassify it to Chapter 16
• Provide CBSA with processing details and ingredient information to support the classification
Related Products under Tariff item 1904.10.90
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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
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Cinnamon Toast Crunch Squares
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Cornflakes
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