Chocolate Chip Waffles from China
Frozen or ready-to-heat waffles topped with chocolate chips, made from wheat flour batter leavened and baked into thin, crispy sheets. Classified under HTS 1905.32.00 as waffles, a type of baker's ware distinct from biscuits due to its griddle-cooked structure and sweet preparation beyond basic flour processing.
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
• Verify product meets 'waffle' definition by confirming leavened batter griddle-cooked structure; provide baking process documentation to avoid reclassification as biscuits
• Include detailed ingredient lists and nutritional labeling compliant with FDA standards; common pitfall is undeclared allergens like wheat or dairy
• For frozen waffles, ensure proper cold chain documentation to prevent spoilage claims during customs inspection