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U.S. imports of prepared foods from unroasted cereal flakes or mixtures (HS 190420) totaled $5.2M in June 2026, traded with 34 countries.
Importers of Prepared Foods from Unroasted Cereal Flakes or Mixtures paid $81K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $537K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Prepared Foods from Unroasted Cereal Flakes or Mixtures imports of $5.2M in June 2026 ran 11% below the year-to-date monthly average of $5.8M.
Muesli, granola, and similar products made from unroasted cereal flakes — or from mixtures of roasted and unroasted flakes — are the commercial core of this heading, which captures the 'cold-process' end of the breakfast-cereal spectrum. The US schedule distinguishes airtight-container packaging (1904201000) from other presentations (1904209000), a format distinction relevant to shelf-life claims and retail labeling. Canada dominates supply, reflecting deep integration in North American food manufacturing, with the Dominican Republic, South Korea, Mexico, and Chile also among leading sources.
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The airtight-container distinction can affect the applicable duty rate and is relevant to how the product is presented at retail — hermetically sealed packaging is often used for premium or organic muesli products with extended shelf-life claims. Importers should confirm the packaging type with their supplier and ensure the commercial invoice accurately describes the container format.
Mixtures of roasted and unroasted flakes are explicitly covered by 190420, so a blend does not automatically shift to the roasted-cereal heading (190410). The classification remains under 190420 as long as the product is not predominantly prepared by the swelling or roasting process that defines 190410. When the blend composition is ambiguous, a binding ruling from CBP provides the most reliable guidance.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $4.3M | $4.4M | +$172K |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | $439K | $80K | -$360K |
| PANAMA | -- | $351K | +$351K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $107K | $131K | +$24K |
| MEXICO | $14K | $112K | +$98K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904209000 | UNROAST/ROAST CER FLAKES OR SWELLED CER OTHER | $4.0M | 1.43% | 8.77% | $57K |
| 1904201000 | UNROAST/ROAST CER FLAKES OR SWELLED CER IN AIRT CT | $1.2M | 2.03% | 16.02% | $24K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1904200000 | PREP FOOD FROM UNROASTED CEREAL FLAKES/MIXTURES | $5.8M |
Monthly import values over time
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT HURON, MI | $2.4M | $708K | -$1.7M |
| ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY | $17K | $2.7M | +$2.7M |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $772K | $361K | -$411K |