Puffed Wheat Cereal from Japan
Puffed wheat is whole wheat grains swelled and roasted under pressure for a light, airy breakfast cereal texture. HTS 1904.10.00.80 covers this non-corn, pre-cooked cereal product prepared beyond basic flaking. Commonly imported in bulk for further processing or repackaging.
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
• Provide manufacturing process affidavits confirming roasting/swelling to validate 1904 over Chapter 11
• Avoid contamination with corn; purity tests prevent duty disputes
• Monitor moisture content; excessive water may classify as unprepared grain