Peanut Butter Wafers from Japan
Thin, crispy wafers filled with a creamy peanut butter center, classified under HTS 1905.32.0041 because they are waffles or wafers containing peanut products as a key ingredient. These sweet biscuits are baked goods prepared beyond basic cereal processing, fitting Chapter 19 criteria.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify peanut content exceeds de minimis levels with lab testing to confirm classification under 1905.32.0041
• Include allergen labeling documentation per FDA rules to avoid CBP holds at entry
• Watch for misclassification as plain wafers (1905.31); specify peanut ingredients in invoices