Rice Krispies Cereal
Rice Krispies Cereal is a puffed rice breakfast cereal made by swelling rice grains under heat and pressure, then typically sweetened and fortified with vitamins. It falls under tariff item 1904.20.50 as a prepared food obtained from swelled cereals, packaged for retail sale in containers not exceeding 11.34 kg, and does not contain the wheat or barley content that would direct it to sibling tariff items.
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 cereal is made from roasted or toasted grains rather than swelled
Heading 1904.10 covers prepared foods obtained by swelling or roasting of cereals, but this item is specific to roasted products.
If the product contains 25% or more wheat by weight
Wheat-based puffed cereals fall under a separate tariff item with its own access commitment rate.
If the product is made primarily from barley
Barley-based preparations are classified under a distinct item within the same subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the product contains no wheat or barley to avoid reclassification under sibling items
• Ensure package weight does not exceed 11.34 kg
• Keep ingredient declarations ready for CBSA inspection to confirm no meat or cocoa content triggers other chapters
Related Products under Tariff item 1904.20.50
Cheerios Oat Cereal
An O-shaped oat cereal made from swelled or prepared unroasted oat flakes, often honey nut flavored. This product is a prepared food from unroasted cereal flakes or mixtures, and does not contain 25% or more by weight of wheat or barley, nor is it made of barley. It is classified under tariff item 1904.20.50 as 'Other' prepared foods in packages not exceeding 11.34 kg.
Frosted Mini-Wheats Cereal
Whole wheat biscuits made from unroasted flakes, frosted with sugar, and pre-cooked for breakfast. This product is a prepared food from unroasted cereal flakes or mixtures, and does not contain 25% or more by weight of wheat or barley, nor is it made of barley. It falls under tariff item 1904.20.50 as 'Other' prepared foods in packages not exceeding 11.34 kg.
Granola-Style Barley Flakes
Prepared barley flakes from unroasted grains, toasted lightly in clusters. This product is a prepared food from unroasted cereal flakes or mixtures, and does not contain 25% or more by weight of wheat or barley, nor is it made solely of barley. It is classified under tariff item 1904.20.50 as 'Other' prepared foods in packages not exceeding 11.34 kg.
Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal
A cluster-style cereal from unroasted oat flakes mixed and prepared with honey. This product is a prepared food from unroasted cereal flakes or mixtures, and does not contain 25% or more by weight of wheat or barley, nor is it made of barley. It falls under tariff item 1904.20.50 as 'Other' prepared foods in packages not exceeding 11.34 kg.
Multi-Grain Flake Cereal
A blend of unroasted wheat, rice, and oat flakes prepared for breakfast. This product is a prepared food from unroasted cereal flakes or mixtures, and does not contain 25% or more by weight of wheat or barley, nor is it made of barley. It is classified under tariff item 1904.20.50 as 'Other' prepared foods in packages not exceeding 11.34 kg.
Puffed Rice Cakes
Flat cakes made from swelled puffed rice grains, lightly salted. This product is a prepared food from swelled cereals, and does not contain 25% or more by weight of wheat or barley, nor is it made of barley. It falls under tariff item 1904.20.50 as 'Other' prepared foods in packages not exceeding 11.34 kg.