Kix Corn Puffs Cereal

Kix-style corn puffs are small, spherical puffed corn pieces roasted for a bite-sized breakfast cereal. Classified under HTS 1904.10.00 for puffed/roasted corn products.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.1%+17.5%18.6%
🇲🇽Mexico1.1%+10.0%11.1%
🇨🇦Canada1.1%+10.0%11.1%
🇩🇪Germany1.1%+10.0%11.1%
🇯🇵Japan1.1%+10.0%11.1%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1904.90.01Higher: 31.5% vs 18.6%

If vitamin-fortified beyond basic

Fortified/additive versions often in 'other' prepared.

1103Lower: 10% vs 18.6%

If dent corn flakes untoasted

Basic flakes stay chapter 11.

1806.90.55Higher: 21% vs 18.6%

If chocolate-flavored coating applied

Cocoa content triggers 1806 per chapter note.

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Cornflakes

Cornflakes are prepared foods made by cooking, drying, and flaking corn, then roasting to create crispy flakes typically sweetened and fortified with vitamins. They fall under HTS 1904.10.00 as a classic example of swollen or roasted cereal products beyond simple grain processing in chapters 10 or 11.

Rice Krispies Cereal

Rice Krispies are puffed rice cereal produced by swelling rice grains under heat and pressure, then toasted for crispiness, often consumed with milk. This qualifies under HTS 1904.10.00 as prepared foods from swelling/roasting cereals, distinct from raw or simply milled rice.

Puffed Wheat Cereal

Puffed wheat is made by gun-puffing whole wheat grains under high pressure and heat, resulting in light, expanded pieces ready for breakfast. It fits HTS 1904.10.00 for roasted or swollen cereal products processed beyond flakes or meal.

Toasted Corn Flakes

Toasted corn flakes undergo flaking followed by oven-roasting for enhanced flavor and crunch, often plain or lightly salted. Classified in HTS 1904.10.00 as roasted cereal products exemplifying the heading's scope.

Oat Flakes Roasted Clusters

Roasted oat clusters are rolled oats swelled and baked into loose clusters, providing a crunchy texture for granola-style eating. They meet HTS 1904.10.00 criteria for prepared roasted cereal products.

Puffed Rice Cakes

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