Lemon Drizzle Cake Mix from China
High-sugar (over 65% dry) cake mix with flour, malt extract, lemon flavoring for drizzle cakes (heading 1905), cocoa-free, under U.S. note 7 quota. HTS 1901.20.55.00 for mixes/doughs of flour/malt with excessive sugar.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Certify flavorings don't contain prohibited dairy or cocoa triggering other subheadings
• Prepare for CBP sugar content verification via sampling at entry
• Use ISF filings early for TRQ products to secure quota allocation