Tostitos Corn Chips from Japan
Tostitos Corn Chips are crispy tortilla chips made primarily from corn masa flour, fried or baked into thin, savory crisps seasoned with salt. They fall under HTS 1905.90.90.30 as corn chips and similar crisp savory snack foods, distinct from bread or pastry due to their fried corn base and snack orientation beyond basic chapter 11 preparations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
4.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.870%Articles provided for in subdivision (c) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify ingredient list complies with FDA labeling for allergens like corn and oils to avoid detention
• Provide Certificate of Analysis confirming low moisture content typical for crisp snacks to meet entry requirements
• Watch for misclassification as plain corn flour products (1102); emphasize frying/seasoning process in documentation