Cereal grains; rolled or flaked, of oats

HS v2022 Code: 110412

About cereal grains; rolled or flaked, of oats

HS code 110412 covers the classification of rolled or flaked oats, a staple cereal grain with a wide range of applications in the food industry. Oats are a versatile and nutritious grain that have long been a dietary staple, providing a valuable source of carbohydrates, fiber, and other essential nutrients. The production and trade of rolled oats is a significant component of the global agricultural and food processing sectors, with widespread use in breakfast cereals, baked goods, and animal feed.

Production process

The production of rolled or flaked oats typically involves several key steps. First, the harvested oat grains undergo cleaning and dehulling to remove the inedible outer husk. The cleaned oat groats are then steamed and rolled between heavy rollers to create the characteristic flat, flaked texture. Alternatively, the oat grains may be cut or crushed to produce a rolled oat product. The rolled or flaked oats are then dried, packaged, and distributed for use in various food and feed applications.

Production inputs

The primary input for the production of rolled or flaked oats is, of course, the raw oat grain. Oats are typically grown as a cereal crop, requiring suitable farmland, agricultural equipment, and labor for cultivation, harvesting, and post-harvest processing. Other key inputs include the machinery and equipment used for cleaning, steaming, rolling, and packaging the finished oat products. Energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, are also necessary for the various production steps.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 110412 is rolled or flaked oats, which are then used as an ingredient in a wide range of food products. These include breakfast cereals, granola, muesli, baked goods such as breads and cookies, and as a component in animal feed. The rolled oat products classified under this code may also be further processed into other oat-based foods or ingredients, such as 110419 Cereal grains, rolled or flaked, other than of oats.

Revisions to 110412

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 110412. The most recent 1 version of this code (110412) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 110412.

Family tree for cereal grains; rolled or flaked, of oats

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/11'>11: Products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/1104'>1104: Cereal grains otherwise worked (e.g. hulled, rolled, flaked, pearled, sliced or kibbled) except rice of heading no. 1006; germ of cereals whole, rolled, flaked or ground</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/110412'>110412: Cereal grains; rolled or flaked, of oats</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/110419'>110419: Cereal grains; rolled or flaked, other than oats</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/110422'>110422: Cereal grains; worked (e.g. hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled) of oats</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/110423'>110423: Cereal grains; worked (e.g. hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled) of maize (corn)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/110429'>110429: Cereal grains; worked, other than rolled or flaked (e.g. Hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled) of cereals, excluding oats and maize, and rice of heading no.1006</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/110430'>110430: Cereal; germ of cereals, whole, rolled, flaked or ground</a>"]

    

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