Toasted Oat Flakes from Mexico
Lightly toasted rolled oat flakes for enhanced flavor in trail mixes and bars. Still HTS 1104.12.00 if toasting doesn't constitute 'preparation'; minimal processing preserves worked grain status. Borderline with Chapter 19.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Prove toasting is solely for preservation, not flavoring; no additives
• Ruling request advised for toasted vs plain distinction