Melba Toast Rounds from Japan
Melba toast consists of very thin, crispy slices of toasted bread, originally created for gourmet appetizers. It qualifies for HTS 1905.40.00.00 as a similar toasted product, processed beyond regular bread through extended drying and toasting.
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
• Ensure shelf-life documentation for dry goods; label clearly if gluten-free variants; beware of reclassification if packaged with spreads as sets