HS code for breakfast cereal

HS code

1904.10

US HTS code

1904.10.00

US general duty

1.1%

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 21 (2026), effective 10/09/2026 · checked 2026-10-28

Foods made by swelling or roasting cereals, such as cornflakes and puffed cereals, are 1904.10.

US tariff lines under 1904.10

US HTS codeDescriptionGeneral duty
1904.10.00Prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products
3 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes)
  • 1904.10.00.40 — Containing cane and/or beet sugar
  • 1904.10.00.65 — Other › Certified organic
  • 1904.10.00.75 — Other › Other
1.1%

Import duty on breakfast cereal by country

Extra duties may apply

The general rate applies to most countries. Imports from some countries also pay additional duties under Chapter 99 of the HTS, such as Section 301 tariffs on many Chinese goods. Check the current measures for your country of origin before you order.

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Frequently asked questions

Q1What is the HS code for breakfast cereal?
The international HS code for breakfast cereal is 1904.10. Foods made by swelling or roasting cereals, such as cornflakes and puffed cereals, are 1904.10.
Q2What is the US import duty on breakfast cereal?
Under HTS 1904.10.00, the US general duty rate is 1.1%. Goods from some countries pay additional duties on top of this rate.
Q3What is the 10-digit HTS code for breakfast cereal?
The first 8 digits set the duty; the last 2 are statistical and depend on details such as material or who the product is for. The full list of US codes under 1904.10 is in the table above.
Q4Is the HS code the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (1904.10) are the same in every country that uses the Harmonized System. The digits after that, and the duty rates, are set by each country.

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Classification guidance only, not a binding ruling or customs advice. The right code depends on your product’s exact material, function and construction. For certainty, request a binding ruling from U.S. Customs and Border Protection or ask a licensed customs broker.