Sugar-Dominant Cake Mix

Flour and starch mix with over 65% dry weight sugar for layer cakes (1905). HTS 1901.20.60.00 applies to these high-sugar food preparations of chapter 11 goods for bakers' wares. Includes leavening agents.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.5%+17.5%26%
🇲🇽Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇨🇦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇩🇪Germany8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇯🇵Japan8.5%+10.0%18.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1901.20.25.00Same rate: 26%

If complete cake mixes with dairy powders

Dairy-inclusive versions classify differently.

1806.20.26.00Lower: 21.8% vs 26%

If cocoa-added cake mixes

Cocoa presence dictates chapter 18.

1905.90.10Lower: 25% vs 26%

If pre-baked cake batter

Doughs stage moves to 1905.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Beyond chapter 11 processing confirmed by added sugar and leaveners

Nutritional facts must match U.S. format for retail entry

Monitor for quota applicability due to high sugar

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