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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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