HTS US: 1103.XX.XXXX
Description
This heading encompasses cereal groats, meal, and pellets derived from various cereals such as wheat, corn (maize), oats, rice, and other cereal grains. These processed cereal products are commonly used in food preparation, animal feed, and industrial applications. The products under this heading include:
- Groats: Hulled kernels of cereals that are cleaned and sometimes cut, typically used in porridges and other cooked dishes.
- Meal: Finely ground cereals, which may be further processed into semolina or cornmeal depending on the cereal type.
- Pellets: Compressed cereal particles formed into small, dense units used primarily for animal feed.
The classification distinguishes between cereals such as wheat, corn (maize), oats, rice, and other cereals, with further subdivisions for specific products like semolina and cornmeal.
Code Hierarchy
- Section II: Vegetable Products (Chapters 06-14)
- Chapter 11: Products of the milling industry; malt; starches; inulin; wheat gluten
- Heading 1103: Cereal groats, meal and pellets
- US HTS Code (10- to 12-digit):
1103.XX.XX.XX– Detailed codes specify the cereal type and product form.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The heading 1103 is subdivided to identify the cereal type and product form precisely, with 8- and 10-digit codes providing greater detail:
| HTS Code | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1103.11.00 | Of wheat | Groats and meal derived from wheat grains. |
| 1103.11.00.20 | Semolina | Coarse wheat middlings used typically in pasta and couscous. |
| 1103.11.00.40 | Other | Other wheat groats or meal forms not classified as semolina. |
| 1103.13.00 | Of corn (maize) | Processed maize groats and meals. |
| 1103.13.00.20 | Cornmeal | Ground maize used for polenta, baking, and other culinary uses. |
| 1103.13.00.60 | Other | Other forms of corn groats or meal. |
| 1103.19 | Of other cereals: | Groats and meal from cereals other than wheat and corn. |
| 1103.19.12.00 | Of oats | Groats and meal derived from oats. |
| 1103.19.14.00 | Of rice | Rice groats and meal suitable for porridge and other uses. |
| 1103.19.90.00 | Of other cereals | Includes barley, rye, millet, or other cereal groats and meal. |
| 1103.20.00 | Pellets | Compressed cereal particles primarily used as animal feed. |
| 1103.20.00.10 | Of wheat | Pellets made from wheat groats or meal. |
| 1103.20.00.90 | Of other cereals | Pellets derived from cereals other than wheat. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
Items excluded from this heading include:
- Whole cereals and grains that have not been processed into groats, meal, or pellets.
- Prepared or processed cereal products such as breakfast cereals or flours with additives, generally classified under other headings.
- Flour, which is classified separately under heading 1101 or 1102.
Notes
- Product Use: These products serve as raw materials in food production, animal feed, or industrial processes.
- Quality Standards: Depending on the country, cereal groats and meal must meet specific quality and safety standards for human or animal consumption.
- Duty Rates: Tariff rates vary by product and cereal type. Check current US HTS schedules for applicable rates.
Declaration Example
- Product: Shipment of semolina derived from wheat.
- US HTS Code:
1103.11.00.20(Semolina, of wheat) - Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
- General Duty Rate: Refer to current USHTS schedule; rates depend on trade agreements and quotas.
- Additional Requirements: Compliance with food safety and import regulations.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 1101: Wheat or meslin flour.
- HTS 1102: Cereal flours other than wheat or meslin flour.
- HTS 1005: Maize (corn).
- HTS 1004: Oats.
- HTS 1006: Rice.
