Pita Bread Rounds from China

Flat, pocket-forming rounds baked from wheat flour, unleavened or lightly leavened for Middle Eastern cuisine. Classified as bread under HTS 1905.90.10.70, a simple baked ware beyond Chapter 11 groats or flours, without cocoa or nuts. Covers imported flatbreads for retail.

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)
9903.03.040%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(iii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Confirm moisture content to avoid crispbread confusion; pita is soft bread

Include production records showing no confectionery processing per Chapter 19 note on 'otherwise prepared'