HTS 1901.20.50.00: US import duty from China

Malt extract; food preparations of flour, groats, meal, starch or malt extract, not containing cocoa or containing less than 40 percent by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included; food preparations of goods of headings 0401 to 0404, not containing cocoa or containing less than 5 percent by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included, Mixes and doughs for the preparation of bakers' wares of heading 1905, Other, Other, Dairy products described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4, Other. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.

Duty rate & fees

ChargeRate
Base duty (MFN)8.5%
Section 301 (Lists 1-4)7.5%
Total duty (on customs value)16%
Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF)0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50)
Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean0.125%

Worked example: $10,000 shipment

Customs value$10,000.00
Base duty (MFN)$850.00
Section 301 (Lists 1-4)$750.00
Merchandise Processing Fee$34.64
Harbor Maintenance Fee$12.50
Total landed cost$11,647.14

Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →

FAQ

What is the import duty on HTS 1901.20.50.00 from China?

Goods classified under HTS 1901.20.50.00 (Malt extract; food preparations of flour, groats, meal, starch or malt extract, not containing cocoa or containing less than 40 percent by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included; food preparations of goods of headings 0401 to 0404, not containing cocoa or containing less than 5 percent by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included, Mixes and doughs for the preparation of bakers' wares of heading 1905, Other, Other, Dairy products described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4, Other) have a duty of 16% of the customs value on the China to US lane (base rate plus any Section 301 tariff), plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.50) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%).

What does HTS code 1901.20.50.00 cover?

Malt extract; food preparations of flour, groats, meal, starch or malt extract, not containing cocoa or containing less than 40 percent by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included; food preparations of goods of headings 0401 to 0404, not containing cocoa or containing less than 5 percent by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included, Mixes and doughs for the preparation of bakers' wares of heading 1905, Other, Other, Dairy products described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4, Other. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.

How much does it cost to import HTS 1901.20.50.00 from China?

On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $11,647, about 16.5% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.

Related codes in heading 1901

All of Chapter 19: Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products

Estimates for planning only. Final classification and duty are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at entry. Rates from USITC HTSUS 2026-06-15-cn-us. The IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down (SCOTUS, 2026-02-20) and is excluded. Not legal or customs-broker advice.