Puffed Rice Cakes from Japan
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 — 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
• 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