HS Code 100490

Oat Grain (Non-Seed)

HS code 100490 covers oat grains not intended for sowing, widely used in the food processing industry for cereal and in livestock feed production.

6-digit Section IIBulk

HS Code 100490 — Oat Grain (Non-Seed)

Whole oat grains not for sowing. These are primarily used for animal feed (especially for horses) and for milling into oatmeal or rolled oats for human consumption.

What's included

  • Milling oats
  • Feed oats
  • Industrial oats

What's excluded

  • Rolled oats → use 110412 (Rolled or flaked grain is a processed product.)

Common examples

  • Bulk oats for horse feed
  • Food-grade oats for milling
  • Raw oats for granola production

Frequently asked questions

Does this cover oatmeal?

No, oatmeal is classified in Chapter 11. This code is for the raw, whole grain.

Trade & shipping notes

  • Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
  • Documentation: Beta-glucan content may be requested for food-grade shipments.
  • Typical shipping mode: Bulk
  • Top exporters: Canada, Australia, Finland
  • Top importers: United States, China, Germany

Key takeaway

The standard code for bulk oat commodities.

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