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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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