Sweetened Oatmeal Instant Packet

Rolled oats (groats), malt extract, starch, and sugar >10% in single-serve packets for microwave oatmeal. Classed in 1901.90.69.00 under note 8 as groats-based prep not put up for retail elsewhere.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+17.5%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

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

1904.10.00Lower: 18.6% vs 27.5%

If processed beyond Chapter 11/10 and put up for retail sale

Prepared cereals for retail like instant oats fall under heading 1904.

1104.12.00Higher: 35% vs 27.5%

If unsweetened rolled oats without flavorings

Plain oat groats remain in Chapter 11.

2008.19Higher: 27.9% vs 27.5%

If fruit-flavored with significant dried fruit

Fruit preps move to Chapter 20.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure not 'put up for retail sale' in a way triggering 1904 if beyond basic prep

FDA nutrition labeling mandatory; declare oat groats origin

Watch sugar quota applicability under note 3 chapter 17