1904 — Prepared foods obtained by swelling or roasting cereals or cereal products (e.g. corn flakes); cereals (other than maize (corn)) in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains (not flour and meal), pre-cooked or otherwise prepared, n.e.c.

Plain-language overview

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

HS-4 1904 · prepared cereal foods · corn flakes import · bulgur wheat products · cereal snacks classification · roasted cereal preparations · unroasted cereal flakes · pre-cooked cereals · food preparations from cereals · cereal product subheadings

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

• Corn flakes packaged in boxes for retail sale
• Roasted barley snacks sold in bulk
• Bulgur wheat salad mixes ready for consumption
• Unroasted oat flakes intended for breakfast cereals
• Pre-cooked rice products in ready-to-eat packaging
• Cereal bars made from a mixture of roasted and unroasted grains
• Snack foods made from puffed rice or corn

Common questions

How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.

• What is HS-4 1904 used for?
• How do I classify corn flakes for import?
• What are the differences between HS-6 190410 and 190420?
• Can bulgur wheat be classified under HS-4 1904?
• What types of products fall under HS-6 190490?
• How to avoid misclassification of cereal products?

Related topics

Longer phrases that come up when you're comparing codes or talking to a broker.

• importing prepared foods from cereals
• classification of cereal snacks for customs
• difference between roasted and unroasted cereal products
• how to determine correct HS-6 subheading
• examples of products under HS-4 1904
• guidelines for importing bulgur wheat
• cereal product import regulations
• understanding HS-4 1904 for brokers

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of products are covered under HS-4 1904?

HS-4 1904 includes prepared foods from cereals, such as corn flakes, roasted snacks, and bulgur wheat products.

How do I know which HS-6 subheading to use?

Examine the processing method and ingredients. For example, use HS-6 190410 for roasted products and HS-6 190420 for unroasted cereal flakes.

Can I import unroasted cereal flakes under HS-4 1904?

Yes, but they would specifically fall under HS-6 190420, which covers unroasted flakes and mixtures.

What if my product contains both roasted and unroasted cereals?

You may need to classify it under the subheading that best represents the primary ingredient or processing method.

Are there any penalties for misclassifying cereal products?

Yes, misclassification can lead to delays, fines, or additional duties, so it's important to choose the correct subheading.

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