Frozen Almond Bear Claw Pastry from China
Oval puff pastry filled with almond paste and sliced for claw shape, baked and frozen. This nut-containing sweet pastry is under HTS 1905.90.10.41 for frozen bakers' wares, prepared beyond Chapter 10/11. Cocoa content negligible.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.870%Articles provided for in subdivision (c) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Allergen declaration mandatory for nuts; test for cross-contamination
• Confirm full bake via production records to avoid dough classification
• Use ISF filings early for frozen food cold chain compliance