Dent Corn for Ethanol from Japan
Yellow dent maize kernels, the standard variety for industrial starch and biofuel production. HTS 1005.90.40.60 covers this as other field corn.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify industrial end-use on entry documents to qualify for lower duties or quotas in some markets
• Ensure starch content documentation for biofuel buyers to meet processing specs
• Comply with biofuel origin rules for incentives like Renewable Fuel Standard credits