Corn Flake Cereal Mix
A ready-to-eat breakfast cereal mix containing corn flakes, sugar, malt extract, salt, and natural flavors, classified under HTS 1901.20.60 as mixes of uncooked cereal flakes. This product qualifies for USMCA preferential treatment under 9823.10.28 when meeting general note 11 origin rules for note 10(b)(2) goods. The flakes are pressed or similarly processed but remain uncooked.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If subjected to cooking process
Cooked cereal preparations of Chapter 19 move to heading 1904, losing special USMCA treatment
If containing significant milk powder or dairy
Mixtures with substantial dairy components classified as food preparations in 2106
If yogurt-coated or fruit/nut added
Cereal preparations with yogurt coating or substantial fruit/nut content go to 1901.90
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USMCA certificate of origin proving regional value content meets note 10(b)(2) requirements,Declare exact sugar content per 100g as required for 1901.20.60 classification,Ensure flakes are uncooked and pressed - avoid cooking processes that shift to 1904
Related Products under HTS 9823.10.28
Wheat Flake Breakfast Cereal
Uncooked wheat flakes mixed with barley malt flavoring and vitamins, packaged for retail breakfast consumption under HTS 1901.20.60. Qualifies for USMCA implementation under 9823.10.28 when sourced from USMCA countries per general note 11 and note 10(b)(2). Product consists of pressed cereal flakes without cooking.
Multi-Grain Cereal Flake Blend
Mix of uncooked oat, wheat, and barley flakes with natural flavorings and B-vitamins, specifically for 1901.20.60 classification. Enters under USMCA 9823.10.28 when meeting note 10(b)(2) origin criteria. Flakes are pressed flat but remain uncooked cereal products.
Rice Flake Cereal with Honey
Uncooked pressed rice flakes mixed with honey, salt, and iron fortification under HTS 1901.20.60. USMCA preferential treatment via 9823.10.28 requires compliance with general note 11 and note 10(b)(2) for origin. Rice flakes remain uncooked cereal product.
Bran Flake Cereal Base
Uncooked wheat bran flakes mixed with oat fiber and psyllium for high-fiber cereal under 1901.20.60. Qualifies for USMCA 9823.10.28 treatment when meeting note 10(b)(2) regional content rules. Product for further mixing or direct consumption.
Frosted Corn Flake Clusters
Pressed uncooked corn flakes lightly coated with sugar syrup and clustered, classified 1901.20.60 when flakes predominate. USMCA entry under 9823.10.28 requires note 10(b)(2) origin compliance. Syrup coating minimal to maintain flake classification.
Oat Flake Muesli Base
Uncooked rolled oat flakes mixed with wheat flakes and barley flakes for muesli base under 1901.20.60. USMCA 9823.10.28 applies when meeting general note 11 and note 10(b)(2) origin rules. Intended for consumer addition of milk/fruit.