Rice Krispies Cereal from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Document the puffing/roasting process to distinguish from uncooked rice in chapter 10
• Comply with US rice import quotas if applicable; obtain prior approvals for certain origins
• Test for pesticide residues, as rice is prone to issues; include lab reports in entry docs