Pancake Mix from China

A dry mix primarily composed of flour, starch, and baking powder for preparing pancakes, classified under HTS 1901.20.80.00 as a food preparation of flour not containing cocoa and not put up for retail sale in consumer-ready packaging. It falls into 'mixes and doughs for the preparation of bakers' wares' due to its use in making pancake batter, a type of quick bread akin to heading 1905 wares.

Duty Rate — China → United States

26%

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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Verify the mix contains no cocoa or less than 40% on a defatted basis and is not retail-packed to avoid reclassification

Provide lab analysis certificates confirming composition, as dairy content from headings 0401-0404 must be minimal if present

Ensure labeling distinguishes it from retail consumer products to prevent shifts to higher-duty subheadings