Shredded Wheat Biscuits
Shredded wheat biscuits are made from whole wheat grains that are cooked, flattened into flakes, and compressed into biscuit shapes. This product is a prepared food obtained from unroasted cereal flakes; however, it falls under tariff item 1904.20.30 only if it is made from barley, as this item specifically covers barley preparations in packages not exceeding 11.34 kg within the access commitment.
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 product contains 25% or more by weight of wheat
This item covers wheat-containing preparations in packages not exceeding 11.34 kg within the access commitment.
If the product contains wheat and is within the access commitment
This alternative applies to wheat-containing preparations in larger packages.
If the product is made from other grains
This residual item covers other prepared foods from unroasted cereal flakes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the biscuits are made from barley; wheat-based shredded biscuits are classified under different tariff items
• Verify the package weight does not exceed 11.34 kg
• Confirm the access commitment status with the CBSA to determine applicable duty rates
Related Products under Tariff item 1904.20.30
Granola-Style Barley Flakes
Granola-style barley flakes are prepared from unroasted barley grains that are lightly toasted and formed into clusters. This product falls under tariff item 1904.20.30 as a prepared food obtained from unroasted cereal flakes, specifically of barley, packaged in a container weighing not more than 11.34 kg, and within the access commitment.
Puffed Rice Cakes
Puffed rice cakes are flat, round cakes made from swelled (puffed) rice grains that are compressed under heat and pressure. Although they are made from swelled cereals rather than flakes, they are prepared foods obtained from unroasted cereal grains and fall under tariff item 1904.20.30 if made from barley, in packages not exceeding 11.34 kg, within the access commitment.
Puffed Wheat Cereal
Puffed wheat cereal consists of wheat grains that are swelled (puffed) through heat and pressure, then lightly sweetened for breakfast consumption. While this product is made from wheat rather than barley, it is a prepared food obtained from swelled cereals and falls under tariff item 1904.20.30 only if it contains barley as the primary ingredient; otherwise, it would be classified under sibling items for wheat-containing products.
Rice Krispies Cereal
Rice Krispies cereal is a puffed rice breakfast cereal made by swelling rice grains under high pressure and steam, then sweetening and fortifying with vitamins. This product is a prepared food obtained from swelled cereals; however, it falls under tariff item 1904.20.30 only if it is made from barley, as this item specifically covers barley preparations in packages not exceeding 11.34 kg within the access commitment.