Sweet Pancake and Waffle Batter Mix from Japan
Flour-based mix with starch, groats, and over 65% sugar by dry weight for preparing pancakes or waffles, considered bakers' wares under 1905. HTS 1901.20.60.00 applies as a food preparation of flour, groats, and starch not elsewhere specified, with high sugar content. Just add water or milk for batter.
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
• Confirm classification by ensuring primary use is for 1905 bakers' wares like pancakes, not general cooking
• Label with full ingredient declaration including sugar percentage for customs and FDA clearance