Oats

HS v2022 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 applications, from animal feed to human food products. As a staple ingredient in many breakfast cereals and baked goods, the oats industry plays a crucial role in the broader agricultural and food processing sectors.

Production process

Oats are primarily grown as an annual crop, with the seeds harvested and processed for various uses. The production process typically involves planting, growing, harvesting, and then cleaning, drying, and hulling the oat grains to remove the outer husk. The hulled oats can then be further processed into a variety of products, such as rolled oats, oat flour, or oat groats.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the oats industry include arable land, suitable climate conditions, agricultural machinery for planting and harvesting, and labor for various stages of production. Additionally, oat growers may utilize fertilizers, pesticides, and other agricultural inputs to optimize crop yields and quality.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the oats industry are the processed oat products, such as 1104 Cereal grains otherwise worked, 1103 Cereal groats, meal and pellets, and 1902 Pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed. These oat-based products are widely used in the food and beverage industry, as well as in animal feed formulations.

Family tree for oats

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/10'>10: Cereals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1004'>1004: Oats</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1001'>1001: Wheat and meslin</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1002'>1002: Rye</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1003'>1003: Barley</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1005'>1005: Maize (corn)</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1006'>1006: Rice</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1007'>1007: Grain sorghum</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1008'>1008: Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals</a>"]

    B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/100410'>100410: Cereals; oats, seeds</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/100490'>100490: Cereals; oats, other than seed</a>"]


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