Puffed Rice Cakes from Germany
Puffed rice cakes are compressed swollen rice grains molded into thin discs and lightly roasted for snack consumption. HTS 1904.10.00 covers these as prepared swollen cereal foods.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Measure moisture content; high levels may reclassify as perishable under chapter 07
• Use commercial invoice detailing puffing process for CBP review
• For flavored varieties, ensure no cocoa >6% to stay out of 1806 per notes