Kellogg's Corn Flakes from Germany
Kellogg's Corn Flakes are prepared by the swelling or roasting of corn kernels into crispy flakes, ready for consumption with milk or as a snack. This product falls under HTS 1904.90.0140 as a prepared cereal food obtained by roasting cereal products, not put up for retail sale in consumer-ready packaging but in bulk for further distribution.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify compliance with FDA food safety standards and obtain prior notice for bulk cereal shipments
• Ensure accurate declaration of swelling/roasting process to avoid misclassification under Chapter 11 raw grains
• Provide certificate of analysis for moisture content to confirm preparation beyond Chapter 11 scope