Cereals; oats, other than seed

HS code 100490 covers oats, a cereal grain that is widely cultivated and consumed globally. Oats are a versatile crop, used in a variety of food and feed products, and play a significant role in the agricultural and food processing industries. As a nutrient-dense grain, oats have gained popularity for their health benefits and are increasingly incorporated into various consumer goods.

The production of oats typically involves several key steps. Farmers begin by planting oat seeds in suitable soil conditions, often in rotation with other crops to maintain soil fertility. The oat plants are then harvested, usually by mechanical means, when the grains have reached maturity. The harvested oats are then cleaned, dried, and processed to remove the hulls, resulting in the familiar oat groats or oat kernels that are used in a wide range of products.

The primary inputs required for the production of oats under HS code 100490 include arable land, suitable climate conditions, oat seeds, agricultural machinery (such as planting, harvesting, and processing equipment), and labor. Additionally, farmers may utilize fertilizers, pesticides, and other agricultural inputs to optimize crop yields and quality.

The primary output of HS code 100490 is oat grains, which can be further processed into a variety of products. These include 110312 Oat groats, rolled, 190120 Mixes and doughs for the preparation of bakers' wares, 230120 Oilcake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of vegetable fats or oils, and 230910 Dog or cat food, put up for retail sale. Oats are widely used in the food, feed, and industrial sectors, making them an important commodity within the broader agricultural and food processing industries.