Puffed Wheat Cereal from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
18.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Specify wheat variety and origin; gluten-free claims need verification to avoid misclassification
• Provide evidence of thermal processing (roasting/swelling) in manufacturing records
• Check for wheat import licenses if from restricted countries due to pest risks