Gerber Rice Cereal for Toddlers from China

A powdered rice cereal preparation designed for young children, containing malt extract and over 10% sugar as described in additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 17, put up for retail sale in consumer-ready boxes. It falls under HTS 1901.10.74.00 because it is a food preparation of flour and malt extract suitable for young children, entered pursuant to provisions of additional U.S. note 8 to chapter 17, with low cocoa content. The product is fortified with vitamins and minerals for toddler nutrition.

Duty Rate — China → United States

27.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Verify compliance with U.S. note 8 to chapter 17 for sugar content and entry provisions; obtain prior approval from U.S

Customs if required

Include detailed ingredient labeling and nutritional facts on packaging to meet FDA import standards for infant/toddler foods

Avoid misclassification by confirming cocoa content is under 40% and it's not solely dairy-based, which could shift to other subheadings