Frozen Peanut Shortbread Biscuits from Japan
Buttery shortbread sweet biscuits infused with roasted peanut pieces, frozen for premium markets. Classified in HTS 1905.31.00.21 due to peanut content and frozen sweet biscuit form.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide shear force tests if texture disputes arise on 'biscuit' definition
• Align with EU/US peanut import quotas if applicable
• Label 'keep frozen' prominently for consumer safety