Kellogg's Corn Flakes from Japan
Kellogg's Corn Flakes are prepared by the swelling or roasting of corn, a cereal product, resulting in crispy flakes ready for consumption with milk. This product falls under HTS 1904.90.01 as it is a classic example of roasted cereal flakes, beyond simple processing in chapters 10 or 11. It is not put up for retail sale in single servings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify processing method documentation to confirm swelling/roasting beyond Chapter 11 levels, avoiding misclassification as raw cereal products
• Provide lab analysis showing no flour, groats, or meal content to qualify under heading 1904