Certified Organic Quick Flake Oats
Thinly rolled organic oat flakes designed for faster cooking, still classified as worked grains under HTS 1104.12.00.10. They meet the sieve passage criteria in chapter notes (A) and (B) for oats, ensuring distinction from finer meals. Organic certification covers the entire supply chain from farm to flake.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fragmented into meal passing 1.25mm sieve
95% passage through 1.25mm sieve defines 'meal' for non-corn cereals in heading 1103.
If dried but minimally processed, not rolled
Dried oats without rolling remain as leguminous vegetables/seeds in Chapter 7.
If prepared into instant porridge flour
Prepared cereal flours for infant use shift to Chapter 19 exclusions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Conduct sieve analysis pre-shipment to confirm 80% passage through 315 micron aperture as per oat standards
• Use tamper-evident packaging to maintain organic integrity during ocean freight
• Declare exact flake thickness to differentiate from 'groats' in 1103
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Certified Organic Rolled Oats
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Certified Organic Steel Cut Rolled Oats
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Certified Organic Jumbo Rolled Oats
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Certified Organic Flaked Oat Groats
Organic oat groats flaked after hull removal, perfect for muesli, classified in HTS 1104.12.00.10. They are 'otherwise worked' grains per the heading, with flake form from rolling, and organic status certified. Excludes pharmaceutical or prepared forms noted in chapter exclusions.
Certified Organic Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
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Certified Organic Rolled Oat Flakes for Baking
Large organic rolled oat flakes optimized for muffin and cookie recipes, under HTS 1104.12.00.10. Processed solely by rolling without grinding, qualifying as worked grains with organic certification. Chapter notes confirm exclusion from finer products.