Rice Krispies Cereal from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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