Sweetened Oatmeal Packet Mix

Individual packets of oatmeal groats, meal, malt extract, and over 65% dry weight sugar for quick breakfast preparation, cocoa-free. Fits HTS 1901.90.68.00 as a food preparation of groats and flour in the high-sugar 'other' subcategory. Popular for portable consumption.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.5%+17.5%26%
🇲🇽Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇨🇦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇩🇪Germany8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇯🇵Japan8.5%+10.0%18.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1904.10.00Lower: 18.6% vs 26%

If pre-cooked or otherwise prepared beyond chapter 11

Prepared foods from cereals processed further than groats/flour go to 1904 per chapter note.

1701.91Lower: 15.1% vs 26%

If predominantly cane sugar with minor cereal additives

Classification shifts to chapter 17 sugars if cereal components are incidental.

0713.10Lower: 10% vs 26%

If for dried oat groats without sugar coating

Unsweetened dried cereals remain in chapter 7 if not prepared as food products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Conduct dry weight sugar testing to substantiate >65% claim, as customs may require proof

Document groat origin from chapter 11 to align with chapter 19 definitions of groats and meal

Avoid packaging that implies 'prepared food' (heading 1904) by keeping as dry mix