Rice Krispies Cereal
Rice Krispies are puffed rice cereal produced by swelling rice grains under heat and pressure, then toasted for crispiness. This product is a prepared food obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals, falling under heading 19.04.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6% | — | 6% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is mixed with other ingredients like marshmallows or fruit
Mixtures of roasted cereals with other ingredients fall under heading 1904.20.
If the product is not obtained by swelling or roasting but by other preparation methods
Other prepared cereals not obtained by swelling or roasting fall under heading 1904.90.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is puffed and toasted, not just raw rice, which would fall under Chapter 10
• Confirm the product does not contain more than 20% by weight of meat, fish, or other Chapter 16 ingredients
• Declare the product as prepared food obtained by swelling cereals
Related Products under Tariff item 1904.10.90
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Buckwheat Puffs are roasted and swelled buckwheat groats turned into light puffed cereal bits. They are classified under tariff item 1904.10.90 as a prepared food obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals, not elsewhere specified. The product is imported for gluten-free snacks and cereals, and does not contain wheat or barley.
Buckwheat Roasted Groats
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Cinnamon Toast Crunch Squares
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