Steel Cut Oat Flakes
Flaked oats produced from steel-cut groats, offering chewier texture for porridge and granola. HTS 1104.12.00 applies to these 'flaked grains of oats' as otherwise worked cereal excluding fine milling. Distinct from whole steel-cut under 1104.12 for flake form.
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% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If failing starch/ash content tests
Bran/meal-like products not meeting Chapter 11 milling criteria fall into heading 2302.
If further milled into flour
Oat flour from flakes exceeds milling thresholds, entering prepared flours of Chapter 19.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Lab test ash content (<3% for oats) and starch (>80%) per chapter table A
• Pitfall: retail packs with preservatives may shift to 1904.10 heading
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Rolled Oats (Old Fashioned)
Thick-cut rolled oats made by steaming and flattening oat groats, used primarily for oatmeal porridge and baking. Classified under HTS 1104.12.00 as rolled grains of oats, meeting chapter criteria for worked cereal grains excluding finer milling products. Not considered 'meal' as particle size exceeds sieve thresholds for heading 1103.
Quick Oats (Rolled)
Thinly rolled oats processed for faster cooking, steamed and flattened to smaller flakes than old-fashioned variety. Falls under HTS 1104.12.00 as rolled grains of oats; retains whole grain integrity without meeting 1103 'meal' sieve criteria. Ideal for instant oatmeal recipes.
Jumbo Oat Flakes
Large, thick flakes from whole oat groats, rolled for hearty texture in baking and cereals. Classified HTS 1104.12.00 for flaked oats; particle size prevents 1103 meal classification. Used in muesli and health food blends.
Rolled Oat Groats
Oat groats steamed and rolled into flakes, preserving nutrition for porridge and granola bars. HTS 1104.12.00 covers these rolled oat grains; excludes products refined to flour/meal standards. Bulk ingredient for food manufacturing.
Flaked Oats for Brewing
Torrefied and flaked oats used in craft beer adjuncts, adding body to stouts and hazy IPAs. Under HTS 1104.12.00 as flaked grains of oats for food/brew use; industrial particle size. Distinct from malt or feed products.
Organic Rolled Oats
Certified organic oats steamed and rolled, free from pesticides for health food markets. HTS 1104.12.00 for rolled oat grains; organic status doesn't change classification but requires certification. Used in gluten-free products.