Peanut Butter Pretzel Biscuits from Japan
Twisted biscuit-pretzel hybrids filled with peanut butter, balancing sweet and salty profiles. Classified under HTS 1905.31.0041 for peanut-containing sweet biscuits, distinct from plain pretzels.
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
• Document pretzel shaping process confirming biscuit texture over bread characteristics
• Ensure sodium levels don't trigger savory reclassification requests
• Use tamper-evident packaging for filled pretzel products