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Sugar-Dominant Cake Mix from Japan

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.

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

• 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