Rice Krispies Cereal from China
A puffed rice cereal made by swelling rice grains, typically sweetened and fortified with vitamins. Classified under HTS 1904.20.90.00 as a prepared food from swelled cereals (unroasted flakes or mixtures), beyond simple processing of chapter 11.
Duty Rate — China → United States
34.9%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify processing level exceeds chapter 11 (e.g
• swelling/roasting) with production records to avoid reclassification as basic flakes
• Include nutritional labeling compliant with FDA standards; declare exact cereal content to prevent disputes on 'prepared' status
• Watch for mixtures over 6% cocoa, which shift to heading 1806; test for defatted cocoa basis