Whole Wheat Artisan Loaf from China
A rustic loaf baked from whole wheat flour, featuring a crusty exterior and dense crumb without added fruits or chocolate. Classified under HTS 1905.90.10.70 as bread, processed beyond Chapter 11 flours into a finished baker's ware. It exemplifies 'bread' in the tariff hierarchy for unsweetened, plain baked goods.
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
• Include lab analysis confirming no confectionery or nut content to stay in bread subheading
• Declare net weight accurately; watch for reclassification if packaging suggests retail pastry sets
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates if wheat origin raises concerns, avoiding delays at customs