HS Code 1104

Worked Cereal Grains

HS code 1104 covers mechanically worked cereal grains, such as rolled, flaked, or pearled grains, commonly found in breakfast cereals and animal feed.

4-digit Section IIFCL

HS Code 1104 — Worked Cereal Grains

This code covers grains that have undergone mechanical treatment like hulling, pearling, rolling, or flaking. A classic example is rolled oats used for porridge.

What's included

  • Rolled oats
  • Pearled barley
  • Flaked maize
  • Hulled buckwheat

What's excluded

  • Rice → use 1006 (Worked rice remains in 1006.)

Common examples

  • Rolled porridge oats
  • Pearled barley for soup
  • Flaked corn for animal feed
  • Hulled millet

Frequently asked questions

Are corn flakes (the cereal) in 1104?

No, if they are toasted/prepared for eating, they move to 1904.

Trade & shipping notes

  • Typical duty range: 0% - 20%
  • Documentation: Ensure the product is not 'pre-cooked' to avoid classification in Chapter 19.
  • Typical shipping mode: FCL
  • Top exporters: Canada, United States, Germany
  • Top importers: United Kingdom, Japan, China

Key takeaway

1104 is for grains that are physically altered (rolled/pearled) but not yet cooked or milled into flour.

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