1004 - Oats:

This HTS category encompasses oats, which are a type of cereal grain. Oats are primarily recognized by their botanical characteristics, including their distinctive husked grain structure. They are a widely cultivated cereal, often used for human consumption in products like oatmeal and granola, as well as for animal feed.

Unlike sibling categories within Section II that deal with live animals (Chapters 01 and 02) or various other plant products, HTS 1004 specifically pertains to the processed or unprocessed grain of oats. Its placement within Chapter 10, "Cereals," clearly delineates its scope from other agricultural commodities not classified as grains.

Within the classification of oats, two subcategories exist: "Seed" (1004.10.00.00) and "Other" (1004.90.00). The "Seed" designation is used for oats specifically intended for sowing and propagation, implying a certain quality and treatment suitable for agricultural planting. The "Other" category covers all other forms of oats not meeting the criteria for seed, including those for food, feed, or industrial purposes.