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Communion Wafers (Packaged)

Thin, unleavened disks made from wheat flour for religious sacraments, commercially packaged. Falls under HTS 1905.90.90.90 as communion wafers, a named bakers' ware.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.5%+7.5%12%
🇲🇽Mexico4.5%—4.5%
🇨🇦Canada4.5%—4.5%
🇩🇪Germany4.5%—4.5%
🇯🇵Japan4.5%—4.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1905.31.00Higher: 20% vs 12%

If in specific statistical subheading

Detailed breakout for communion wafers exists but rolls to 'other' here.

1905.90.10Higher: 25% vs 12%

If in bulk for institutional use

Non-retail packaging may use different 'other' subheading.

1101.00.00Higher: 37.5% vs 12%

If unprocessed wheat flour only

Fails 'otherwise prepared' test per chapter 19 notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide religious use declaration to support communion wafer status

• Document flour processing beyond chapter 11 groats or meal

• Avoid retail sets with wine, which may classify as 1905.90 kits