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1005.90.40/Blue Corn Kernels/Japan

Blue Corn Kernels from Japan

Blue maize kernels prized for their antioxidant-rich pigment, used in tortillas, chips, and flour, shipped in bulk unmilled form. HTS 1005.90.40 classifies it as 'other' field corn, excluding sweet corn (Chapter 7) and seed.

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%
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Import Tips

• Test for colorfastness and aflatoxins; label varietal name accurately

• Common error: Food processing prior to import moves it out of Chapter 10

Blue Corn Kernels from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1005.90.40