Sugar-Coated Rice Krispies

Puffed rice cereal roasted and enrobed in cane sugar glaze, popular for breakfast or snacks. Classified under HTS 1904.10.00.40 due to swelling/roasting process of rice grains and explicit inclusion of cane/beet sugar. Beyond basic grain processing per chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.1%+17.5%18.6%
🇲🇽Mexico1.1%+10.0%11.1%
🇨🇦Canada1.1%+10.0%11.1%
🇩🇪Germany1.1%+10.0%11.1%
🇯🇵Japan1.1%+10.0%11.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1904.10.00Same rate: 18.6%

If sugar-free or artificially sweetened only

Lack of cane/beet sugar places it in the residual prepared cereals category without sugar specification.

1103.19Higher: 19% vs 18.6%

If minimally processed rice flakes without roasting or sugar

Less processed worked grains (not 'otherwise prepared') remain in Chapter 11 for cereal products.

2008.19Higher: 27.9% vs 18.6%

If canned or jarred as fruit-mixed cereal snack

Addition of fruits changes to prepared fruits with cereal, under Chapter 20.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include certificates of analysis showing cane/beet sugar content to support tariff shift from sugar-free versions

Package labeling must specify 'prepared cereals' to align with HTS description and avoid reclassification