Rice Krispies Cereal from Japan
Rice Krispies are puffed rice cereal produced by swelling rice grains under heat and pressure, creating the signature snap-crackle-pop texture. Classified under HTS 1904.90.0140 for bulk shipments of pre-cooked, roasted rice cereal products beyond simple flaking.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'swollen rice cereal' to distinguish from raw rice under Chapter 10
• Comply with USDA grain inspection requirements for puffed cereals entering bulk food trade
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as breakfast cereal sets if shipped without added milk powder