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Rice Flour Sweet Drink Base

Powdered base of rice flour, starch, malt, over 65% sugar for Asian sweet drinks, cocoa-free. Under HTS 1901.90.68.00 as flour food prep in high-sugar other. Cultural beverage mix.

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.

1108Lower: 12.6% vs 26%

If bulk rice flour

Unprepared rice flours in chapter 11.

1702.90.10.00Lower: 17.5% vs 26%

If sugar-focused with minor flour

Principal sugar content dominates classification.

1901.90Same rate: 26%

If dairy-containing version

Milk solid versions have separate provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Certify rice flour purity to avoid 1106 leguminous misclassification

• No cocoa declaration needed but confirm <5% if trace present

• Bulk vs retail packaging affects value declaration for duties

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