Sugar Cookies from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label with total sugars per FDA guidelines to prevent misbranding refusals
• Obtain prior notice via FDA system before vessel arrival
• Avoid classifying as wafers; document drop-cookie production method