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.

HS-4 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

Use HS-4 1904 when importing prepared foods made from cereals, like corn flakes or bulgur wheat products. If you're bringing in a shipment of roasted cereal snacks, this heading is likely applicable.

To determine the correct subheading, consider how the product is processed. For instance, HS-6 190410 covers foods obtained by swelling or roasting cereals, while HS-6 190420 is for preparations made from unroasted cereal flakes. If your product includes both types, you may need to look closely at the specific ingredients.

If your shipment consists of bulgur wheat products or similar grains, you would classify it under HS-6 190430. This line specifically addresses prepared foods from bulgur wheat, distinguishing it from other cereal products. On the other hand, HS-6 190490 includes pre-cooked or otherwise prepared cereals in grain form, which is a broader category.

Carefully evaluate the product descriptions and processing methods to select the correct HS-6 subheading. Misclassification can lead to delays or penalties, so understanding the nuances between these lines is crucial.

Keywords & topics

Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.

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