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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If hulled buckwheat without cooking
Raw buckwheat groats without preparation remain Chapter 11.
If retail breakfast cereal packs
Consumer packaging moves to retail corn/other flakes provision.
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.