Gingerbread House Kit Mix from Japan
A specialized dry mix kit for gingerbread house dough, featuring flour, over 65% sugar by dry weight, malt extract, spices, and icing sugar, pursuant to U.S. note 7 provisions. Classified under 1901.20.55.00 for its high sugar content and role as a dough preparation for heading 1905 wares.
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
• Confirm entry under quota via TRQ license and monitor annual limits to avoid over-quota duties
• Include detailed compositional breakdown in commercial invoice, certifying sugar over 65% dry weight
• Check for any spice or flavor additions that might trigger reclassification if exceeding flour/malt base