Mixes and Doughs for Yeast-Raised Sweet Rolls from Japan
Dry mixes and dough preparations containing 25% or more by weight of sucrose for making yeast-raised sweet rolls, classified under HTS 1901.20.25. These USMCA-originating goods qualify for special tariff treatment under 9823.10.26 per note 10(b)(2), providing reduced duties for qualifying mixes from Canada or Mexico. They meet USMCA rules of origin for preferential treatment.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify USMCA certificate of origin confirms ≥25% sucrose content and qualifying production in Canada/Mexico
• Ensure product labeling meets FDA requirements for mixes containing eggs, milk or other allergens
• Maintain records proving transformation from raw sugar inputs meets note 10(b)(2) criteria to avoid reclassification