Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of — HTS 1904
Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products (for example, cornflakes); cereals (other than corn (maize)) in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains (except flour, groats and meal), pre-cooked or otherwise prepared, not elsewhere specified or included
Chapter 19 › Heading 1904
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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 1904 is a broad product category for certain prepared cereal foods. It covers foods made by swelling or roasting cereals or cereal products, such as cereal flakes, and certain cereals—other than corn (maize)—that are presented as grains, flakes, or other worked grains and are pre-cooked or otherwise prepared. It does not generally cover flour, groats, or meal, and products that belong more specifically elsewhere in the tariff are excluded.
The 4-digit heading is only the starting point. To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS subheading, read the indented provisions below heading 1904 and match the product’s defining characteristics, commonly its cereal or grain type, form, processing, ingredients, packaging, or other stated distinction. Confirm the complete 8-digit description in the current HTSUS and review any relevant chapter notes, exclusions, and classification rulings; a customs broker or classification specialist may be needed for borderline products.
What to check
- Identify the main cereal or grain and confirm whether the product contains corn (maize), another cereal, or a blend.
- Describe the physical form: flakes, puffed or swollen pieces, roasted grains, whole or worked grains, and whether it is flour, groats, or meal.
- Document the processing, including pre-cooking, roasting, swelling, extrusion, sweetening, flavoring, or other preparation.
- Read every 8-digit option and compare its wording with the product’s ingredients, manufacturing process, and retail presentation; do not choose based only on the marketing name.
- Check the current HTSUS, chapter and section notes, exclusions, and relevant Customs rulings, and obtain professional advice if more than one provision appears plausible.
HTS heading 1904 summary
Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of is a 4-digit product category containing 3 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.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 1904.20 | Prepared foods obtained from unroasted cereal flakes or from mixtures of unroasted cereal flakes and roasted cereal flakes or swelled cereals |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904.10.00 👉 | Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products | 1.1% | Free | 20% |
| 1904.30.00.00 👉 | Bulgur wheat | 14% | Free | 35% |
| 1904.90.01 👉 | Other | 14% | Free | 35% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 1904?
Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products (for example, cornflakes); cereals (other than corn (maize)) in grain form or in the form of flakes or other worked grains (except flour, groats and meal), pre-cooked or otherwise prepared, not elsewhere specified or included. 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.