Plain Toasted Bread Croutons from Japan
Packaged plain croutons are cubed white bread slices heavily toasted for salad or soup use. Classified in HTS 1905.40.00.00 as similar toasted bread products, beyond fresh bread due to dehydration process.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label as 'fully baked' to distinguish from fresh; check moisture content limits; common issue: bulk vs retail packaging affects duty