Puffed Wheat Cereal from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
11.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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