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.

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.

1005Lower: 10% vs 31.5%

If unpuffed hulled millet

Raw millet seeds without swelling/roasting stay in Chapter 10.

1901.90.25.00Lower: 17.5% vs 31.5%

If mixed with vegetable powders

Puffed millet with added flours becomes heading 1901 mix.

2106.90.48.00Lower: 7.5% vs 31.5%

If for animal feed use

End-use as pet food shifts to Chapter 23 preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Source from certified organic suppliers if claiming organic status upon entry

Declare puffing method (dry heat vs oil) to confirm no Chapter 15 oil content

Batch test for mycotoxins common in millet grains

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.

Oat Bran Clusters Roasted

Roasted oat bran clusters are formed by swelling and baking oat bran into crunchy clusters for granola bases. HTS 1904.90.0140 applies to these prepared oat products excluding flour.