Sugar Cookie Mix from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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