Shredded Wheat Biscuits
Shredded Wheat Biscuits are breakfast cereals made from compressed whole wheat flakes that are pre-cooked and formed into biscuit shapes without added sugar or salt. They are classified under tariff item 1904.20.50 as prepared foods obtained from unroasted cereal flakes, packaged in retail boxes under 11.34 kg, and do not meet the 25% wheat threshold that would place them in a wheat-specific sibling item.
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 biscuits contain 25% or more wheat by weight
Products with high wheat content are classified separately and may be subject to tariff rate quotas.
If sold in bulk packages exceeding 11.34 kg
Larger package sizes fall under a different tariff item for bulk shipments.
If the biscuits are more bread-like or baked as a bakery product
Heading 1905 covers bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits, which may apply if the product is not a cereal preparation.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the wheat content is below 25% by weight to remain under this item; otherwise, the wheat-specific tariff items apply
• Check that the biscuits are not coated with chocolate or cocoa preparations, which would shift classification to heading 18.06
• Keep package weight under 11.34 kg to qualify for this retail-size item
Related Products under Tariff item 1904.20.50
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.
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.