Plum Organics Brown Rice Cereal from Japan
Whole grain brown rice cereal prepared for stage 1 baby feeding, in airtight retail containers without excluded fruits. Classified 2008.97.10.20 as preserved cereal product from plant parts, cooked to increase viscosity per Chapter notes. Iron-fortified for nutritional completeness.
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
• Include heat treatment records to prove 'prepared by cooking' per heading 2009-related notes
• FDA registration mandatory for infant cereals; prior notice 72hrs before arrival
• Watch for moisture content - dry weight >7% could invoke tomato juice note analogously