Instant Oatmeal Packet

Pre-cooked rolled oats with added malt extract and starch for quick preparation, sold in single-serve packets. Falls under HTS 1901.90.91 as a food preparation of groats, meal, and malt extract without cocoa.

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 uncooked rolled oats only

Unprepared rolled oats remain in Chapter 11 as worked cereal grains.

1904.10.00Lower: 18.6% vs 41.4%

If containing over 6% cocoa

Chapter note excludes cocoa-heavy prepared cereals from 1904.

2106.90.48.00Lower: 7.5% vs 41.4%

If flavored with fruits/nuts exceeding base ingredients

Complex mixtures not primarily flour/groats go to general food prep in 2106.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm no dairy from 0401-0404 or keep under 5% cocoa to stay in 1901

• Provide processing details showing 'beyond Chapter 11' preparation like cooking or flavoring

• Avoid bulk packaging misclassification as Chapter 11 unmilled grains