Matzo Crackers

Unleavened square crackers made from wheat flour and water, baked quickly. Under HTS 1905.90.90 as other bakers' wares similar to communion wafers for Passover use. Lack of leavening excludes from bread headings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China4.5%+7.5%12%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico4.5%β€”4.5%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada4.5%β€”4.5%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany4.5%β€”4.5%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan4.5%β€”4.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

1905.10.00Higher: 17.5% vs 12%

If chocolate-coated

Coated matzo becomes cocoa-containing bakers' wares.

1905.90.10Higher: 25% vs 12%

If wafer-thin for communion

Ultra-thin religious wafers have specific mention.

1101.00.00Higher: 35% vs 12%

If unbaked dough

Flour dough without final baking stays Chapter 11.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Kosher certification documents essential; prove <18min mixing-to-baking

β€’ Full ingredient transparency

β€’ Common error: full matzo sheets under 1905.10 if cocoa-added

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