Whole Wheat Artisan Loaf from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.870%Universal product exemption, description-limited (U.S. note 52(c))
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