Roasted Barley Flakes
Roasted barley flakes are produced by steaming, flaking, and toasting whole barley grains, a process that goes beyond the simple milling of Chapter 11. This product is intended for human consumption as a hot cereal or muesli ingredient. It falls under tariff item 1904.90.30 as a prepared food obtained from barley, not elsewhere specified or included.
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% |
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- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 1901101000–1905909090).
- GAC
Agriculture · Required
Global Affairs Canada: GAC Agriculture (Barley Products - Low Tariff) requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 19049030).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the barley flakes are imported in bulk or in packages exceeding 11.34 kg
This item covers barley preparations in larger package sizes, within the access commitment.
If the importer does not hold a quota allocation for barley preparations
This is the over-access commitment item for barley in small packages, with a higher duty rate.
If the barley flakes are pre-cooked and sold as a ready-to-eat breakfast cereal
Prepared foods obtained by swelling or roasting of cereals may be classified under this heading if they meet the criteria.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• This item is within the access commitment for barley preparations; imports without a valid quota allocation are subject to the much higher over-access rate under item 1904.90.40
• Ensure the product's packaging weight does not exceed 11.34 kg to qualify for this item
• Declare the product's processing steps (roasting, flaking) to confirm it is beyond the scope of Chapter 11