Frozen Peanut Butter Stuffed Wafers from Japan
Delicate wafers stuffed with smooth peanut butter filling, frozen for distribution. Classified in HTS 1905.32.0021 as frozen wafers with peanut products, fitting 'otherwise prepared' beyond basic flours.
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
• Label as 'contains peanuts' prominently; EU-style rules increasingly enforced by FDA
• Use refrigerated containers—temperature excursions lead to denial at port
• Request advance ruling if wafer thickness blurs biscuit line; binding classification saves disputes