Plum Organics Brown Rice Cereal
Plum Organics Brown Rice Cereal is a whole grain brown rice cereal prepared for stage 1 baby feeding, cooked to increase viscosity and packed in airtight retail containers. It is classified under tariff item 2008.97.90 as an 'other' mixture of prepared edible plant parts, not elsewhere specified, excluding fruit mixtures of 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 formulated for infants with added vitamins, minerals, or other ingredients
Preparations for infant use containing added nutrients are often classified in heading 19.01.
If the product includes any fruit from the list in subheading 2008.97.10
Fruit mixtures with listed tropical fruits are classified in the more specific subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is labelled as a baby food and complies with Health Canada's nutritional standards for infant cereals
• Keep documentation of the cooking process to support classification under chapter 20
• Check if a CFIA import inspection is required for infant food products
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