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U.S. imports of bakery products (End-Use 00160) totaled $1.8B in April 2026, traded with 129 countries.
Importers of Bakery Products paid $72.4M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $608.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataImported breads, pastries, crackers, and similar baked goods are regulated by FDA under food-safety and labeling requirements, with allergen declarations — wheat, milk, eggs, tree nuts — being a frequent compliance focus given the complex ingredient profiles typical of this category. Classification within bakery products turns heavily on ingredient composition: the presence and proportion of sweeteners, fats, dairy, or cocoa can shift a product across HTS chapters with meaningfully different duty rates. Products containing meat or poultry fillings would additionally require USDA FSIS review, though most conventional bakery items fall solely under FDA jurisdiction. Country-of-origin labeling and ingredient transparency are increasingly scrutinized by US Customs and Border Protection during entry review.
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The HTS distinguishes bakery products by their primary characterizing ingredient — for example, whether a product is sweetened, contains cocoa, or is based on a specific flour type. A cracker classified as a crisp bread may fall under a different heading than a sweet biscuit, even if they appear similar. Importers should obtain detailed ingredient breakdowns and, where necessary, seek a binding ruling from CBP to confirm classification before large-volume shipments.
FDA requires that imported food products sold in the US comply with the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) and the FASTER Act, which mandate clear declaration of the nine major food allergens — including wheat, milk, eggs, and tree nuts — common in bakery items. Non-compliant labeling can result in refusal of admission or recall, so importers should review foreign supplier labels against current US requirements before importation.
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