Dairy Powder Coated Cereal Bites from Japan
Puffed cereal pieces coated with sweet dairy powder containing over 10% milk solids. Classified in HTS 2106.90.66.00 as other dairy-inclusive food prep per chapter 4 note. Not breakfast cereal due to coating dominance.
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
• Document coating composition to prevent shift to 1904 breakfast cereals
• Ensure FDA prior notice for dairy-containing snacks
• Batch test milk solids to meet subheading criteria consistently