Cereal groats — HTS 1103
Cereal groats, meal and pellets
Chapter 11 › Heading 1103
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 1103 is a broad product category for cereal groats, meal, and pellets. These are cereal grains that have been processed into forms such as coarse or finely ground particles, or compressed pellets. The heading can cover products made from different cereals, but the exact classification depends on the product’s material and form.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTS code, start with the 4-digit heading and then read the subheadings and statistical subdivisions beneath it. Those narrower codes commonly distinguish the cereal used—such as the particular grain—and sometimes the degree of processing or physical form. Confirm that the product’s ingredients, manufacturing process, and presentation match the wording and any legal notes for the selected code.
What to check
- Identify the cereal or cereals used, and verify whether the product is a single grain or a mixture.
- Document whether the goods are groats, meal, or pellets, including particle size and how the product was made.
- Read every subheading under heading 1103 in the current HTS and compare its wording with the product’s specifications.
- Check the HTS General Rules of Interpretation, section and chapter notes, and any relevant U.S. Customs rulings when the wording is unclear.
- Ask a customs broker or request a binding classification ruling if the ingredients, processing, or intended use could support more than one code.
HTS heading 1103 summary
Cereal groats is a 4-digit product category containing 3 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 1103.19 | Of other cereals |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1103.11.00 👉 | Of wheat | 0.5¢/kg | Free | 2.3¢/kg |
| 1103.13.00 👉 | Of corn (maize) | 0.3¢/kg | Free | 1.1¢/kg |
| 1103.20.00 👉 | Pellets | Free | — | 10% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 1103?
Cereal groats, meal and pellets. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.