HS Code Subheading

Cereal grains; rolled or flaked, of oats

1104.12 Subheading
Section II — Vegetable products

About HS Code 110412

This HS code covers cereal grains that have been specifically rolled or flaked, and are derived from oats. These products are a cornerstone of the breakfast cereal industry and a popular ingredient in baking and health foods. International trade involves large food manufacturers, health food brands, and agricultural processors. The process typically involves steaming and then flattening the oat groats, creating products like rolled oats, quick oats, and instant oats. The global demand for these products is consistently high, driven by their nutritional benefits and versatility, making them a significant commodity in the processed food sector.

Products Under This Code

Rolled oats, quick oats, instant oats, jumbo oats, oat flakes, traditional oats

Real World Examples

Quaker Oats Old Fashioned, Bob's Red Mill Rolled Oats, McCann's Irish Oatmeal, Nature Valley Granola

Common Misclassification

Can be confused with whole oat grains (1004.00) or steel-cut oats (1104.22) due to different levels of processing (rolling vs. cutting).

Products Classified Under 1104.12

Rolled oatsFlaked oatsOatmeal

Related Codes

1104.19 Cereal grains; rolled or flaked, other than oats 1104.22 Cereal grains; worked (e.g. hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled) of oats 1104.23 Cereal grains; worked (e.g. hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled) of maize (corn) 1104.29 Cereal grains; worked, other than rolled or flaked (e.g. Hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled) of cereals, excluding oats and maize, and rice of heading no.1006 1104.30 Cereal; germ of cereals, whole, rolled, flaked or ground

Industry

This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.

Trade Overview

Canada, USA, and EU countries are major producers and exporters; global demand is widespread due to health trends and breakfast consumption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 110412?

HS code 110412 covers: Cereal grains; rolled or flaked, of oats. This HS code covers cereal grains that have been specifically rolled or flaked, and are derived from oats. These products are a cornerstone of the breakfast cereal industry and a popular ingredient in baking and health foods. International trade involves large food manufacturers, health food brands, and agricultural processors. The process typically involves steaming and then flattening the oat groats, creating products like rolled oats, quick oats, and instant oats. The global demand for these products is consistently high, driven by their nutritional benefits and versatility, making them a significant commodity in the processed food sector.

What products fall under HS code 110412?

Rolled oats, quick oats, instant oats, jumbo oats, oat flakes, traditional oats

What are common misclassifications for HS code 110412?

Can be confused with whole oat grains (1004.00) or steel-cut oats (1104.22) due to different levels of processing (rolling vs. cutting).

How is HS code 110412 structured?

HS code 110412 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (11) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.