1103.11.00 - Of wheat

This HTS category, 1103.11.00, specifically covers groats and meal derived from wheat. These are typically coarse grains or meal produced by crushing, grinding, or milling wheat. Groats are whole grains that have had their outer hulls removed, while meal is a coarser grind than flour, but finer than cracked wheat. Products classified here are intended for a variety of uses, primarily in food production, such as for pasta, bread, or cereal manufacturing.

It is important to distinguish this category from its siblings. While 1103.13.00 covers similar products derived from corn (maize), and 1103.19 covers groats and meal from other cereal grains, this specific sub-heading is exclusively for those originating from wheat. The distinction hinges on the primary cereal grain used in their production, a fundamental criterion for accurate tariff classification.

Within the 1103.11.00 classification, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification based on the processing and intended use of the wheat product. The subcategory 1103.11.00.20 specifically addresses semolina, a coarser granulation of durum wheat often used in pasta making. The remaining products fall under 1103.11.00.40, encompassing all other groats and meals of wheat not otherwise specified, allowing for a comprehensive classification of wheat milling byproducts.