Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes are prepared by swelling and roasting corn kernels into crispy flakes, ready for consumption with milk. This product falls under HTS 1904.10.00.80 as a prepared food from roasted cereal products, excluding flour, groats, or meal, and not put up for retail sale in specific forms. It exemplifies classic puffed or roasted cereal breakfast food.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If put up for retail sale
Retail-packaged versions like boxed cereal for consumer use fall under the retail subheading instead of 'other' bulk.
If minimally processed rolled oats without pre-cooking
Less processed flakes or grains not 'otherwise prepared' beyond Chapter 11 stay in raw cereal headings.
If containing over 6% cocoa on defatted basis
Chapter notes exclude cocoa-heavy preparations, directing them to Chapter 18 chocolate headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify processing method documentation to confirm swelling/roasting beyond Chapter 11 levels for proper 1904 classification
• Ensure no retail packaging if using .80 subheading to avoid statistical breaks; provide production certificates
• Watch for milk solids content declarations if flavored, as exceeding thresholds shifts to other dairy-cereal headings
Related Products under HTS 1904.10.00.80
Rice Krispies Cereal
Rice Krispies are puffed rice grains obtained by swelling and roasting rice cereal products, creating the signature snap-crackle-pop texture. Classified under HTS 1904.10.00.80 for non-corn roasted cereal preparations not elsewhere specified. Ideal for bulk import as a breakfast staple.
Puffed Wheat Cereal
Puffed wheat is whole wheat grains swelled and roasted under pressure for a light, airy breakfast cereal texture. HTS 1904.10.00.80 covers this non-corn, pre-cooked cereal product prepared beyond basic flaking. Commonly imported in bulk for further processing or repackaging.
Quaker Puffed Rice
Quaker Puffed Rice consists of rice grains expanded through swelling and roasting for a low-density cereal product. This fits HTS 1904.10.00.80 as 'other' prepared non-corn cereals, excluding flour or meal forms. Bulk form suits large-scale food manufacturing imports.
Roasted Barley Flakes
Roasted barley flakes are prepared by swelling and roasting barley grains into workable flakes for cereals or baking. Under HTS 1904.10.00.80 for other pre-cooked non-corn cereals not specified elsewhere. Used in health food and brewing adjunct imports.
Swelled Amaranth Grain
Swelled amaranth grain is puffed through swelling and roasting of tiny amaranth seeds for nutritious puffed cereal. HTS 1904.10.00.80 applies to this other prepared cereal product from non-corn sources. Popular in gluten-free bulk imports.
Buckwheat Puffs
Buckwheat puffs are roasted and swelled buckwheat groats turned into light puffed cereal bits. Fits HTS 1904.10.00.80 as other non-corn prepared cereals beyond groats stage. Imported for gluten-free snacks and cereals.