Oat Groats
Oat groats are whole oat kernels with the hull removed, fragmented to pass through a 1.25 mm sieve as per HTS 1103 requirements. They meet starch and ash content criteria for Chapter 11 classification, distinguishing them from flours or prepared products. Used in porridge or baking for their chewy texture.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If rolled, flaked or ground oat germ included
Cereal germ products, even fragmented, always classify in 1104 regardless of sieve passage.
If ash exceeds 4% after mineral deduction
Exceeding ash limits excludes from Chapter 11, moving to bran, pollard or sharps in 2302.
If further milled into finer flour texture
Finer milling beyond groat definition shifts to subheading for cereal flours.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify 95% passes 1.25mm sieve via lab test; retain certificates for CBP review
• Confirm starch >80% and ash ≤4% using modified Ewers method to stay in Chapter 11
• Label as 'groats' not 'flour'; high ash may shift to 2302 animal feed
Related Products under HTS 1103.19.90.00
Barley Pearl Groats
Pearl barley groats are hulled and polished barley grains fragmented to meet 1.25 mm sieve standard in HTS 1103.19. They satisfy starch >80% and ash ≤3% for milling products. Commonly used in soups and stews.
Buckwheat Groats (Kasha)
Buckwheat groats, known as kasha, are roasted fragmented buckwheat grains passing 1.25mm sieve per HTS 1103.19 definition. They meet starch >80% and ash ≤4% Chapter 11 criteria. Popular in Eastern European cuisine.
Rye Meal
Rye meal consists of fragmented rye grains where 95% passes 1.25mm sieve, qualifying under HTS 1103.19.90. Meets wheat/rye starch >80%, ash ≤2.5% standards. Used in dark breads and baking.
Millet Groats
Millet groats are hulled, fragmented millet grains meeting HTS 1103 sieve (95% through 1.25mm) and Chapter 11 starch/ash tests. Gluten-free product used in porridges and birdseed.
Sorghum Grain Meal
Sorghum meal from fragmented grains passing 1.25mm sieve (though corn/sorghum prefers 2mm), classified HTS 1103.19.90 as 'other cereals'. Meets starch >90%, ash ≤2% for Chapter 11.
Quinoa Groats
Quinoa groats are hulled, fragmented pseudocereal grains classified as 'other cereals' in HTS 1103.19.90, passing 1.25mm sieve with appropriate starch/ash. Premium gluten-free superfood.