Spiced Pfeffernüsse Balls from Japan
German pfeffernüsse are small, iced ginger-pepper balls with nutmeg and cardamom. HTS 1905.20.00.00 for these 'like' gingerbread spiced confections.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document pepper usage to distinguish from general biscuits
• Handle powdered sugar icing for dust control in shipping
• File FDA prior notice specifying spice levels