Sugar-Coated Rice Krispies from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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