Sugar-Sweetened Muffin Baking Mix from Canada

A dry mix primarily composed of flour, starch, and over 65% sugar by dry weight, designed for home bakers to prepare muffins classified under heading 1905. It falls under HTS 1901.20.60.00 as a food preparation of flour and starch not containing cocoa, specifically mixes for bakers' wares with high sugar content as per additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 17. The product is shelf-stable and requires only adding wet ingredients like eggs and milk.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

18.5%

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 sugar content exceeds 65% by dry weight via lab testing to confirm classification under additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 17

Include FDA prior notice and ensure nutritional labeling complies with U.S. standards for pre-packaged baking mixes

Avoid misclassification as retail-ready baked goods by documenting as 'mixes and doughs for preparation of bakers' wares'