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
20%
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
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