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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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