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Groats, Meal, and Pellets of Wheat

Name: Groats, Meal, and Pellets of Wheat (SITC 04620) -- U.S. Import Data
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$2.0MU.S. imports · April 2026SITC 04620

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Groats, Meal, and Pellets of Wheat

$2.0MU.S. imports · April 2026SITC 04620

U.S. imports of groats, meal, and pellets of wheat (SITC 04620) totaled $2.0M in April 2026, traded with 25 countries.

Importers of Groats, Meal, and Pellets of Wheat paid $26K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $250K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Groats, Meal, and Pellets of Wheat imports of $2.0M in April 2026 ran 14% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.4M.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Wheat groats, meal, and pellets represent intermediate milling products — coarser than flour but more processed than whole grain — used in animal feed formulations, breakfast cereals, and specialty food manufacturing. The pelleted form is particularly common in feed-trade channels, where consistent particle size and moisture content are contractual specifications. FDA oversight applies to food-destined shipments, while feed-grade material may be subject to different labeling and ingredient-declaration requirements under AAFCO-aligned state regulations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are wheat pellets distinguished from wheat flour for classification purposes?

Wheat pellets are mechanically compressed particles of wheat meal or groats and are classified separately from flour, which is a finely ground product. The physical form — particle size, moisture, and whether the product has been agglomerated — is the key classification criterion; importers should retain production specifications and lab analysis to support the declared classification.

What are the primary end-use sectors for imported wheat groats and meal?

Wheat groats and meal serve both human food applications — including hot cereals, specialty baked goods, and health food products — and animal feed formulations. The intended end-use determines which regulatory framework (FDA food safety vs. feed-grade standards) governs the shipment, so commercial invoices should clearly state the declared use.

U.S. imports of groats, meal, and pellets of wheat (SITC 04620) totaled $2.0M in April 2026, traded with 25 countries.

Importers of Groats, Meal, and Pellets of Wheat paid $26K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $250K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Groats, Meal, and Pellets of Wheat imports of $2.0M in April 2026 ran 14% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.4M.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Wheat groats, meal, and pellets represent intermediate milling products — coarser than flour but more processed than whole grain — used in animal feed formulations, breakfast cereals, and specialty food manufacturing. The pelleted form is particularly common in feed-trade channels, where consistent particle size and moisture content are contractual specifications. FDA oversight applies to food-destined shipments, while feed-grade material may be subject to different labeling and ingredient-declaration requirements under AAFCO-aligned state regulations.

AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.

Imports: $2.0M; from 25 countries
Exports: $467K
Trade balance: Deficit of $1.6M; net importer

YTD $9.5M (April 2026) · 96 shipments/mo

Top trading partners

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Country	Imports	Exports	Balance
MEXICO	$1.4M	$14K	-$1.4M
CANADA	$430K	$360K	-$69K
ITALY	$70K	--	-$70K
INDIA	$60K	--	-$60K
TURKEY	$60K	--	-$60K

MEXICO

Imports$1.4M

Exports$14K

Balance-$1.4M

CANADA

Imports$430K

Exports$360K

Balance-$69K

ITALY

Imports$70K

Exports--

Balance-$70K

INDIA

Imports$60K

Exports--

Balance-$60K

TURKEY

Imports$60K

Exports--

Balance-$60K

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are wheat pellets distinguished from wheat flour for classification purposes?

Wheat pellets are mechanically compressed particles of wheat meal or groats and are classified separately from flour, which is a finely ground product. The physical form — particle size, moisture, and whether the product has been agglomerated — is the key classification criterion; importers should retain production specifications and lab analysis to support the declared classification.

What are the primary end-use sectors for imported wheat groats and meal?

Wheat groats and meal serve both human food applications — including hot cereals, specialty baked goods, and health food products — and animal feed formulations. The intended end-use determines which regulatory framework (FDA food safety vs. feed-grade standards) governs the shipment, so commercial invoices should clearly state the declared use.