Buckwheat Groat Clusters Roasted

Roasted buckwheat groat clusters are pre-cooked buckwheat grains swelled and clustered for use in cereals. HTS 1904.90.0140 covers these as other prepared non-corn cereal products.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14%+17.5%31.5%
🇲🇽Mexico14%+10.0%24%
🇨🇦Canada14%+10.0%24%
🇩🇪Germany14%+10.0%24%
🇯🇵Japan14%+10.0%24%

Alternative Classifications

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

1104.19Lower: 10% vs 31.5%

If hulled buckwheat without cooking

Raw buckwheat groats without preparation remain Chapter 11.

1904.10.00Lower: 18.6% vs 31.5%

If retail breakfast cereal packs

Consumer packaging moves to retail corn/other flakes provision.

0713.10.20.00Higher: 35% vs 31.5%

If dried but uncooked

Dried uncooked legumes/cereals stay in Chapter 7 if applicable.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm roasting eliminates raw buckwheat bitterness via taste panel reports

Provide varietal identification for buckwheat traceability

Monitor for fumigation residues from storage

Related Products under HTS 1904.90.01.40

Kellogg's Corn Flakes

Kellogg's Corn Flakes are prepared by the swelling or roasting of corn kernels into crispy flakes, ready for consumption with milk or as a snack. This product falls under HTS 1904.90.0140 as a prepared cereal food obtained by roasting cereal products, not put up for retail sale in consumer-ready packaging but in bulk for further distribution.

Rice Krispies Cereal

Rice Krispies are puffed rice cereal produced by swelling rice grains under heat and pressure, creating the signature snap-crackle-pop texture. Classified under HTS 1904.90.0140 for bulk shipments of pre-cooked, roasted rice cereal products beyond simple flaking.

Bulk Roasted Wheat Flakes

Bulk roasted wheat flakes are cereal grains processed through roasting to enhance flavor and crispness, used in muesli or baking mixes. This fits HTS 1904.90.0140 as 'other' prepared cereals (wheat, not corn) in flake form, excluding flour or meal.

Puffed Quinoa Cereal Base

Puffed quinoa is obtained by swelling quinoa grains through dry heat roasting, creating lightweight expanded kernels for cereal blends. Under HTS 1904.90.0140 as other prepared non-corn cereals in worked grain form.

Shredded Wheat Cereal Bulk

Shredded wheat cereal consists of wheat grains steamed, shredded, and baked/roasted into biscuit-like pillows. HTS 1904.90.0140 covers this as prepared wheat product through roasting beyond basic flaking.

Bulk Puffed Millet

Puffed millet grains are small cereals expanded by roasting, used in energy bars or infant foods. Classifies in HTS 1904.90.0140 as other non-corn cereals prepared by swelling.