Sugar-Coated Rice Krispies from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.1%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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