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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If baked into cake form
Cereal-based cakes may classify under 1905 as bakers' wares.
If puffed but not further prepared
Minimally processed rice stays in chapter 10.
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
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