Oats

HS v2017 Code: 1004

About oats

HS code 1004 covers oats, a cereal grain that is widely cultivated and consumed globally. Oats are a versatile crop with a range of uses, from animal feed to human food products. As a staple in many agricultural economies, the oats industry plays a significant role in the broader food and agricultural sector.

Production process

Oats are typically grown as an annual crop, with the grains harvested and processed for various end-uses. The production process involves planting, cultivating, and harvesting the oat plants, followed by cleaning, drying, and processing the harvested grains. Oats may be processed into a variety of products, such as rolled oats, oat flour, and oat groats, through techniques like milling, flaking, and cutting.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the oats industry include arable land, suitable climate conditions, agricultural machinery, and labor. Oat cultivation also relies on various agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides. Additionally, processing facilities, storage infrastructure, and transportation networks are essential for the efficient production and distribution of oat-based products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the oats industry are the processed oat products, such as 1104 Cereal grains, otherwise worked, 1902 Pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed, and 2106 Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included. These oat-based products are widely used in the food and beverage industry, as well as in the animal feed sector.

Family tree for oats

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/10'>10: Cereals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1004'>1004: Oats</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1001'>1001: Wheat and meslin</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1002'>1002: Rye</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1003'>1003: Barley</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1005'>1005: Maize (corn)</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1006'>1006: Rice</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1007'>1007: Grain sorghum</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1008'>1008: Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals</a>"]

    B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/100410'>100410: Cereals; oats, seeds</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/100490'>100490: Cereals; oats, other than seed</a>"]


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class C level4
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class G level4
class H level4
class I level4
class J level6
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