Toasted Corn Flakes from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label accurately for allergen risks (corn derivatives); FDA prior notice required
• Avoid classifying as breakfast cereal sets if packaged with milk—separates components
• Bulk imports need phytosanitary certificates to clear corn-specific quarantines