Sweetened Oatmeal Packet Mix from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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