Dairy Powder Coated Cereal Bites from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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