High-Sugar Instant Pancake Mix

An instant mix of wheat flour, starch, sugar (over 65% dry weight), and malt extract for pancakes, not containing cocoa. Classified under HTS 1901.90.68.00 as a food preparation of flour, groats, meal, starch, or malt extract in the high-sugar 'other' category. Designed for quick retail preparation.

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.

1905.31.00Lower: 17.5% vs 26%

If containing over 5.5% cocoa

Sweet biscuits or baker's wares move to 1905 if cocoa exceeds limits specified in chapter 19 notes.

2106.90.48.00Lower: 7.5% vs 26%

If for retail-packaged complete mixes with additives

If processed beyond chapter 11 flours with flavors/emulsifiers, it may classify as 'other food preparations'.

1108.19.00Lower: 25% vs 26%

If sold as bulk starch/flour without sugar dominance

Unprepared wheat starch or flour falls under chapter 11 if not 'otherwise prepared' per heading 1904 note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label accurately with ingredient breakdown to prove flour/starch/malt base and sugar percentage for correct subheading

Ensure no milk solids trigger dairy TRQ; use vegetable-based alternatives if applicable to avoid quota issues

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