Happy Baby Oatmeal Baby Cereal from Japan
Retail-packaged oatmeal-based cereal for young children, incorporating malt extract, starch, and sugar exceeding 10% by weight per U.S. note 3, compliant with U.S. note 8 provisions. Classified under HTS 1901.10.74.00 as a preparation suitable for young children from goods of headings 0401-0404 or flour/malt, with negligible cocoa. It's pre-cooked for easy mixing with milk or formula.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure entry documentation references U.S. note 8 to chapter 17 and includes lab analysis for sugar content to prevent duty reassessment
• Comply with Child Nutrition Labeling requirements; missing labels can lead to FDA holds at entry
• Test for milk solids content if dairy-added, as high levels might trigger reclassification to infant subheadings