Puffed Rice Cakes

Flat cakes made from swelled puffed rice grains, lightly salted. Under HTS 1904.20.90.00 as prepared swelled cereal foods from unroasted rice flakes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+17.5%32.4%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1905.90Lower: 14.5% vs 32.4%

If baked into cake form

Cereal-based cakes may classify under 1905 as bakers' wares.

1006.40.00Higher: 35% vs 32.4%

If puffed but not further prepared

Minimally processed rice stays in chapter 10.

2106.90.80Lower: 26% vs 32.4%

If flavored snack-style

Snack-oriented puffed rice may be food preps nesoi in 2106.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify low-fat/sodium claims with lab certs for smooth entry

Package securely to avoid breakage claims on inspection

Differentiate from snack foods in 2106 via processing docs