Oats — HTS 1004
Oats
Chapter 10 › Heading 1004
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 1004 is a four-digit product category for oats. It generally groups oat products at the heading level, before the tariff schedule separates them into more specific classifications. The heading is not usually the final code used for entry or duty calculation.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS code, review the product’s condition and type as described in the tariff schedule and its legal notes. Depending on the available subheadings, relevant distinctions may include whether the goods are whole, hulled, rolled, flaked, or otherwise processed. Confirm the product’s actual composition and processing against the wording of the more detailed provisions; a customs broker or classification specialist may be needed for borderline products.
What to check
- Read the complete eight-digit subheading descriptions under heading 1004, not just the heading title.
- Verify whether the oats are whole, hulled, rolled, flaked, milled, or otherwise processed, and document the manufacturing process.
- Check whether the product is a pure oat product or contains other ingredients; mixed or prepared foods may classify outside this heading.
- Compare the tariff wording with product specifications, invoices, labels, and technical documentation.
- Confirm the final classification with a customs broker or request an official classification ruling when the product’s form or processing is unclear.
HTS heading 1004 summary
Oats is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1004.10.00.00 👉 | Seed | Free | — | 1.1¢/kg |
| 1004.90.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | 1.1¢/kg |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 1004?
Oats. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.