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U.S. imports of mixes & doughs for bakers' wares (bread, pastry, cakes & biscuits) (SITC 04850) totaled $45.3M in April 2026, traded with 52 countries.
Importers of Mixes & Doughs for Bakers' Wares (Bread, Pastry, Cakes & Biscuits) paid $1.4M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $8.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPrepared mixes and ready-to-use doughs formulated for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits occupy a commercially important position in the food-manufacturing supply chain, serving industrial bakeries, foodservice operators, and retail baking brands. These products typically contain pre-blended flour, leavening agents, fats, and flavorings, reducing production steps for the end user. FDA regulates imported mixes and doughs as processed food products, requiring foreign facility registration and compliance with ingredient and labeling standards. Importers should verify that allergen declarations — particularly for wheat, eggs, and dairy — conform to US labeling requirements.
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Yes. Mixes and doughs classified here are processed food articles subject to FDA's Prior Notice of Imported Food rule. The foreign manufacturer must also be registered with FDA, and shipments may be held for examination if the facility is not in good standing.
The most frequent issues involve undeclared allergens (wheat, milk, eggs, soy are all common in baking mixes), non-conforming ingredient names under US standards of identity, and missing or incorrect net-weight declarations. Importers should request full ingredient specifications from suppliers and confirm US-compliant labeling before shipment.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $36.3M | $13.4M | -$23.0M |
| MEXICO | $461K | $15.6M | +$15.1M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $2.2M | $1.9M | -$298K |
| FRANCE | $1.9M | -- | -$1.9M |
| JAPAN | $82K | $1.7M | +$1.6M |
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