Sugar Cookies

Classic crisp sweet biscuits sprinkled with sugar crystals, ideal for holidays. HTS 1905.31.0049 covers these as 'other' sweet biscuits, exceeding simple flour milling of Chapter 11.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1905.31.00Same rate: 17.5%

If cream-filled

Cream sandwich sweet biscuits have separate statistical breakout.

1704.90Higher: 20.4% vs 17.5%

If high sugar coating dominance

If primarily sugar confection rather than biscuit base, shifts to Chapter 17.

1902.11Lower: 16.4% vs 17.5%

If uncooked dough form

Pre-baked pasta-like doughs fall under heading 1902, not finished bakers' wares.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Label with total sugars per FDA guidelines to prevent misbranding refusals

β€’ Obtain prior notice via FDA system before vessel arrival

β€’ Avoid classifying as wafers; document drop-cookie production method