Instant Chicken Noodle Soup Mix from Japan
A dehydrated powder mix containing dried noodles, chicken flavoring, vegetables, and seasonings designed to be reconstituted with hot water into soup. Classified under HTS 2104.10.00.60 as a preparation for soup or broth, not in retail-ready form but intended for quick preparation of soup.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the product is labeled solely as a soup preparation without exceeding 20% meat content to avoid Chapter 16 reclassification; ensure packaging complies with FDA food labeling for allergens like wheat; declare exact preparation instructions to customs for duty assessment