Gerber Rice Cereal for Babies from Japan
Finely milled rice cereal prepared specifically for infant feeding, mixed with vitamins and minerals, packed in airtight containers under 250g for retail sale. Classified under HTS 2008.97.10.20 as a prepared cereal product in airtight containers, part of fruit/nuts/edible plants preparations (cereal grains), not containing prohibited fruits. Meets criteria for mixtures without apricots, citrus, peaches, or pears.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify airtight container specs and net weight; ensure no prohibited fruits (apricots, citrus, peaches, pears) via lab testing if mixed
• Provide infant food certification and nutritional labeling compliant with FDA standards to avoid holds