Industrial Yellow Dent Corn from Japan
Yellow dent corn for industrial applications like starch extraction and adhesives, yellow kernel dent variety. HTS 1005.90.20 for raw grain import. Backbone of corn wet milling.
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
• Certify for wet milling grade (high extractables)
• Use nitrogen purging in holds for quality
• Forecast starch premiums in contracts