Shredded Wheat Cereal Bulk from Japan
Shredded wheat cereal consists of wheat grains steamed, shredded, and baked/roasted into biscuit-like pillows. HTS 1904.90.0140 covers this as prepared wheat product through roasting beyond basic 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
• Specify shredding and baking processes in commercial invoice for Customs review
• Maintain temperature-controlled shipping to preserve texture of baked cereal
• Avoid pairing with dried fruits in shipment to prevent set classification under 1905