Corn Flake Cereal Mix from Japan
A ready-to-eat breakfast cereal mix containing corn flakes, sugar, malt extract, salt, and natural flavors, classified under HTS 1901.20.60 as mixes of uncooked cereal flakes. This product qualifies for USMCA preferential treatment under 9823.10.28 when meeting general note 11 origin rules for note 10(b)(2) goods. The flakes are pressed or similarly processed but remain uncooked.
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
• Obtain USMCA certificate of origin proving regional value content meets note 10(b)(2) requirements,Declare exact sugar content per 100g as required for 1901.20.60 classification,Ensure flakes are uncooked and pressed - avoid cooking processes that shift to 1904