Multi-Grain Flake Cereal in Sealed Tin from Japan
Breakfast cereal combining unroasted flakes of wheat, barley, and rice with swelled cereals, packed in a sealed airtight tin for long shelf life. Classified under HTS 1904.20.10.00 for prepared foods from unroasted cereal flakes mixtures in airtight containers, excluding certain fruits.
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
• Obtain certificate of analysis proving cereal base (no fruit content > trace levels) for smooth clearance
• Ensure tin seals meet airtight standards; test for vacuum or nitrogen flush to avoid disputes
• Comply with country-of-origin marking on tins, as cereal processing often spans multiple nations