Sweetened Oatmeal Packet Mix from China
Individual packets of oatmeal groats, meal, malt extract, and over 65% dry weight sugar for quick breakfast preparation, cocoa-free. Fits HTS 1901.90.68.00 as a food preparation of groats and flour in the high-sugar 'other' subcategory. Popular for portable consumption.
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
• Conduct dry weight sugar testing to substantiate >65% claim, as customs may require proof
• Document groat origin from chapter 11 to align with chapter 19 definitions of groats and meal
• Avoid packaging that implies 'prepared food' (heading 1904) by keeping as dry mix