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.
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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 cornflakes in consumer-ready boxes fall under the retail subheading of 1904.10.
If merely flaked without roasting or swelling
Unprepared corn flakes without cooking process remain under Chapter 11 as worked grains.
If containing flour rather than intact swollen grains
Products using cereal flour base instead of roasted whole grains classify under heading 1901 preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify compliance with FDA food safety standards and obtain prior notice for bulk cereal shipments
• Ensure accurate declaration of swelling/roasting process to avoid misclassification under Chapter 11 raw grains
• Provide certificate of analysis for moisture content to confirm preparation beyond Chapter 11 scope
Related Products under HTS 1904.90.01.40
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.
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.