Sugar Cookie Mix from China
A dry mix for preparing sugar cookies, consisting of flour, sugar over 65% by dry weight, malt extract, and leavening agents, entered under U.S. note 7 to chapter 17 for quota-limited imports. It falls under HTS 1901.20.55.00 as a food preparation of flour and malt extract not containing cocoa, specifically a mix for bakers' wares of heading 1905 with high sugar content.
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 Additional U.S
• Note 7 to chapter 17 for quota eligibility and obtain necessary entry documentation from USDA or CBP
• Ensure sugar content exceeds 65% by dry weight and provide lab analysis certificates to avoid misclassification
• Label products accurately with ingredient lists to meet FDA requirements and prevent holds at customs