HTS 1901.90.68.00 · Chapter 19
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General (MFN) duty, special preferential rates, and where HTS 1901.90.68.00 sits in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
- 23.7¢/kg + 8.5%
- General (MFN) rate
- Free (BH,CL,…
- Special / FTA rate
- 27.9¢/kg + 10%
- Column 2 (non-MFN)
- Ch 19
- Preparations of cereal…
The verdict
At 8.5%, HTS 1901.90.68.00's general duty rate is well above typical US import duties, higher than 87% of the 13,544 ad-valorem (percentage-based) tariff lines in the schedule.
- 23.7¢/kg + 8.5%
- General (MFN) rate
- 87th pctl
- among ad-valorem lines
- Ch 19
- Preparations of cereal…
About HTS 1901.90.68.00
HTS code 1901.90.68.00 classifies imports of: Other. This line sits within Chapter 19 (Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products), Section IV (Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits; Tobacco), and is catalogued as a tariff line in the USITC 2026 Basic Edition. Duty is calculated against units of quantity: kg. A footnote applies to this classification: See 9903.88.15.
The general (MFN / Column 1 General) rate for HTS 1901.90.68.00 is 23.7¢/kg + 8.5%, which applies to most trading partners of the United States. A special preferential rate of "Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.10.01-9823.10.45 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA)" may reduce or eliminate duty when goods qualify under a free trade agreement such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or one of the bilateral FTAs. The Column 2 rate of 27.9¢/kg + 10% applies to imports from non-MFN countries such as Cuba and North Korea, a much higher historical "full" tariff.
Footnotes: See 9903.88.15. Beyond the published rate, importers should check for Section 201 safeguards, Section 301 China tariffs, and any active AD/CVD orders that can materially change the real landed cost. Always verify the classification with a licensed customs broker before committing to a supply contract, this page is a research tool, not a customs ruling.
Duty Rate Summary, HTS 1901.90.68.00
| Rate Column | Value | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| General (Column 1) | 23.7¢/kg + 8.5% | Most-favored-nation (MFN) trading partners, the default rate for most US imports. |
| Special | Free (BH,CL,JO,KR,OM,SG) See 9822.05.20 (P+) See 9822.06.10 (PE) See 9822.08.01 (CO) See 9822.09.17 (PA) See 9823.10.01-9823.10.45 (S+) See 9822.03.01(MA) | Preferential rates under FTAs (USMCA, CAFTA-DR, GSP, etc.) when origin qualifies. |
| Column 2 | 27.9¢/kg + 10% | Statutory non-MFN rate for goods from countries without normal trade relations (Cuba, North Korea). |
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. See methodology for refresh cadence.
Details
- Units of Quantity
- kg
- Classification
- Tariff Line
- Footnotes
- See 9903.88.15.
Related Items in Chapter 19
Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
Described in additional U.S. note 2 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
Other
Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions
Other
Other
Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
Described in additional U.S. note 2 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
Other
Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Understanding This Tariff
HTS 1901.90.68.00 classifies under Chapter 19 (Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products), Section IV (Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits; Tobacco). The general duty rate of 23.7¢/kg + 8.5% applies to imports from most-favored-nation (MFN) countries, which includes the majority of US trading partners. Preferential rates under free trade agreements (such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or bilateral FTAs) may reduce or eliminate duty for qualifying imports from partner countries.
Importers should verify the correct HTS classification with a licensed customs broker or US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before importing. Misclassification can result in penalties, delays, and additional duties.
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Data Sources
Tariff data from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition.
Duty rates are subject to change. Importers should verify current rates with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before making import decisions. Additional duties, anti-dumping duties, or countervailing duties may apply.
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Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.
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