1104.30.00.00 - Germ of cereals, whole, rolled, flaked or ground

This HTS category, 1104.30.00.00, specifically covers the germ of cereals, presented in its whole, rolled, flaked, or ground form. The germ is the embryo of the cereal grain and is rich in nutrients. Therefore, products falling under this heading are derived from this specific part of the grain, regardless of its physical processing (whole, rolled, flaked, or ground). This includes items such as wheat germ, corn germ, or oat germ processed for consumption or further use.

It is important to distinguish this category from its siblings. While the parent heading encompasses "Cereal grains otherwise worked," this specific subcategory is exclusively for the *germ* of cereals. The sibling categories, ": Rolled or flaked grains:" and ": Other worked grains (for example, hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled):", refer to the entire grain kernel that has undergone various processing methods, not solely the germ. Thus, if a product is processed from the entire grain, it would be classified elsewhere, even if it is rolled or flaked.

As a leaf node, HTS 1104.30.00.00 does not have further subcategories. Classification within this heading hinges on the identification of the product as originating from the cereal germ, irrespective of its physical form (whole, rolled, flaked, or ground). For practical classification, visual inspection and ingredient analysis can confirm if the product is indeed cereal germ.