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.
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 cereal contains 25% or more by weight of wheat
Wheat-heavy cereals are classified under the wheat-specific item.
If the cereal is predominantly barley
Barley-based cereals fall under the barley item.
If the package weight exceeds 11.34 kg
Heavier packages are classified under bulk items.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the cereal's package weight is 11.34 kg or less to qualify for this item
• Ensure the product does not contain 25% or more wheat or barley by weight
• Maintain clear ingredient labels to facilitate CBSA classification
Related Products under Tariff item 1904.20.50
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.