Oatmeal Groats Energy Bar Base

Rolled oatmeal groats mixed with malt extract for high-fiber energy bar production lines. HTS 1901.90.91.95 applies to this groats and malt preparation not containing cocoa. Provides sustained energy for sports nutrition manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.4%+35.0%41.4%
🇲🇽Mexico6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇨🇦Canada6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇩🇪Germany6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇯🇵Japan6.4%+10.0%16.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

1104.12.00Lower: 35% vs 41.4%

If unprepared rolled oats/groats

Plain groats stay Chapter 11; mixed with malt extract becomes 1901 preparation.

2106.90.52Lower: 17.5% vs 41.4%

If for retail sale as cereal-based snack mix

Retail cereal preparations NESOI go to 2106; bulk bar bases remain 1901.

1901.90.91Same rate: 41.4%

If other specific grain combinations tracked separately

Statistical breaks exist; true NESOI uses 95 suffix.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Reference Chapter Note (a) defining groats from Chapter 11 to support preparation status

Lab test confirms <40% cocoa equivalent; document for CBP review

Ship in industrial totes, not retail boxes, to avoid 2106 duties

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