Product classification
HS code for Rolled oats: 1104.12
Cereal grains, rolled or flaked, of oats.
Classification of rolled oats under HS 1104.12
Rolled oats are classified under HS code 1104.12 because they represent cereal grains that have been processed beyond simple cleaning or husking but have not yet reached the stage of prepared food preparations. Chapter 11 of the Harmonized System covers products of the milling industry, malt, and starches. Specifically, heading 1104 applies to cereal grains that have been worked in ways such as being hulled, rolled, flaked, pearled, sliced, or kibbled. Subheading 1104.12 is reserved exclusively for oats that have been rolled or flaked. This process typically involves steaming the oat groats to soften them before passing them through heavy rollers to create the characteristic flat shape. This classification is strictly for oats that have undergone this mechanical transformation without the addition of other ingredients or further processing like toasting, which would move the product into a different chapter.
- Covers
- Old fashioned rolled oats
- Quick-cooking oats (not further prepared)
- Thick-cut rolled oats
- Flaked oats
- Steamed and rolled oat groats
- Also under 1104.12
- Quaker Oats Old Fashioned
- Bob's Red Mill Rolled Oats
- McCann's Irish Oatmeal
- Nature Valley Granola
Codes often confused with 1104.12
Common mistake. Rolled oats are frequently confused with HS code 1904.10, which covers prepared breakfast cereals. The distinction lies in whether the oats have been toasted or pre-cooked beyond simple steaming; if they are ready-to-eat or contain added sugar, they move to 1904. Unprocessed oats (raw grain) are classified under 1004.90, while oat flour is classified under 1102.90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 110412 (the code used for rolled oats), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 110412 (the code used for rolled oats) in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 110412, not only rolled oats.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Canada $192M 21% of world exports
- 2 Germany $132M 15% of world exports
- 3 Chile $83M 9.1% of world exports
World total: $911M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $195M 22% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $52M 5.7% of world imports
- 3 France $38M 4.2% of world imports
World total: $903M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for rolled oats
Brazil classifies rolled oats under NCM 1104.12.00: HS 1104.12 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about rolled oats
What is the HS code for Rolled oats?
The HS code for Rolled oats is 110412 (Cereal grains; rolled or flaked, of oats). The standard international HS code for rolled or flaked oats is 1104.12.
How do I classify Rolled oats for customs?
Rolled oats is classified under HS code 110412 — Cereal grains; rolled or flaked, of oats. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include instant oatmeal packets?
No, instant oatmeal packets containing sugar, flavorings, or dried fruit are typically classified under 1904.20 as prepared foods.
Which countries are the top exporters of rolled oats (HS 110412)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 110412 (the code used for rolled oats) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($192M, 21% of world exports), Germany ($132M) and Chile ($83M). World exports came to about $911M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of rolled oats (HS 110412)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 110412 (the code used for rolled oats) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($195M, 22% of world imports), the Netherlands ($52M) and France ($38M). World imports came to about $903M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Rolled oats the same in all countries?
The base HS code 110412 for Rolled oats is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for rolled oats in Brazil?
In Brazil, rolled oats (HS 110412) is classified under NCM 1104.12.00.