Holle Rice Porridge Cereal
Holle Rice Porridge Cereal is a Demeter-certified infant cereal made from rice flakes, prepared by cooking to increase viscosity and packed in airtight containers. It is classified under tariff item 2008.97.90 as an 'other' mixture of prepared edible plant parts, not elsewhere specified, as it does not contain the fruits listed in sibling subheading 2008.97.10.
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% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the cereal is sold as a prepared food for infant use, containing added milk or other ingredients
Heading 19.01 covers food preparations of flour, meal, starch or malt extract, suitable for infants, which may be more specific than chapter 20.
If the mixture includes any of the fruits listed in that subheading (e.g., bananas, mangoes)
Sibling subheading 2008.97.10 specifically covers mixtures of listed tropical fruits, which takes precedence over 'other' mixtures.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is labelled as a cereal preparation for infants and meets Canadian food import regulations under the Safe Food for Canadians Act
• Declare the correct HS code 2008.97.90.90 to avoid penalties; verify if a CFIA import licence is required for infant food
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