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Bahamian Rum Cake from Japan

Homemade Bahamian rum cake purchased from local bakery, valued at $35. Food souvenir qualifies under HTS 9804.00.70 personal exemption as incident of journey.

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

• Vacuum seal for entry

• Declare food items

• Limited to personal consumption quantities