Maruchan Instant Ramen Soup Base Powder from China
Separate seasoning powder packet for ramen noodles containing dried broth, soy sauce powder, garlic, and chili. The dried soup prep component falls under HTS 2104.10.00.20.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Invoice seasoning powder separately from noodles to claim correct HTS
• MSG content declaration mandatory for FDA nutritional compliance
• Avoid set classification by shipping components unassembled