Beech-Nut Oatmeal Cereal

Instant oatmeal cereal blended for babies, fortified with iron and DHA, in sealed metal tins for retail. Falls under 2008.97.10.20 as prepared cereal product (oats as edible plant parts), airtight container, no excluded fruits present. Designed for easy mixing with breast milk or formula.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.6%+35.0%40.6%
🇲🇽Mexico5.6%+10.0%15.6%
🇨🇦Canada5.6%+10.0%15.6%
🇩🇪Germany5.6%+10.0%15.6%
🇯🇵Japan5.6%+10.0%15.6%

Alternative Classifications

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

1901.20Lower: 18.5% vs 40.6%

If consisting mainly of oats and marketed for general use

Rolled/milled oats preparations go to Chapter 19 unless preserved as Chapter 20 mixtures.

2008.19Lower: 27.9% vs 40.6%

If not cereal-based but other fruit/veg mixtures

Non-cereal mixtures of fruits/nuts classified under general 2008.19, not specific cereal subheading.

2106.90.36.00Lower: 17.5% vs 40.6%

If containing added vitamins/minerals as food supplements

Infant formula supplements may shift to Chapter 21 if not primarily preserved fruits/plants.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label with exact ingredient breakdown; test for Brix value if sweetened to confirm not juice-based (per Chapter notes)

Use FDA prior notice for infant foods; include country-of-origin for grains

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