1103.19.14.00 - Of rice

This category, HTS 1103.19.14.00, specifically encompasses groats and meal derived from rice. These products are characterized by their coarser, granular form, produced through the milling of rice grains. This includes rice that has been de-branned and polished but not further processed, or broken down into smaller particles suitable for use in food preparations or as feed.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 1103.19.12.00 covers similar groats and meal made from oats, while 1103.19.90.00 represents a broader residual category for groats and meal derived from "other cereals" not otherwise specified, such as barley, rye, or maize. Therefore, the defining characteristic here is the exclusive use of rice as the raw material.

As a leaf node, HTS 1103.19.14.00 does not have further subdivisions. Classification within this code is determined by the origin of the groats and meal, which must be solely from rice, irrespective of the milling process beyond the creation of groats or meal. This classification is crucial for accurate import and export declarations related to processed rice products.