Vanilla Wafers from Japan
Thin, crisp vanilla-flavored wafers made from wheat flour, sugar, and shortening, baked into delicate discs ideal for snacks or desserts. Falls under HTS 1905.32.00 as wafers, processed beyond chapter 11 flours into sweet bakers' wares.
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 fiber content accurately as wafers derive from cereal flours; mislabeling leads to FDA holds
• Provide commercial invoice detailing 'wafers' vs 'cookies' distinction through thinness and crisp texture specs
• Watch for moisture content to ensure stability during ocean freight; use desiccants in packaging