Vanilla Wafers from Japan
Crispy, thin vanilla-flavored wafers commonly used in desserts or eaten as snacks. Classified under HTS 1905.32.0049 as 'other' waffles and wafers, distinct from basic sweet biscuits due to their wafer structure and preparation beyond simple dough baking.
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 ingredient list complies with FDA labeling for allergens like wheat and dairy to avoid holds
• Provide commercial invoice detailing wafer type and preparation method to confirm 'other wafers' classification
• Watch for misclassification as biscuits if not thin/wafer-structured; include production specs