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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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