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1005.90.40/Dent Corn for Ethanol/Japan

Dent Corn for Ethanol from Japan

Yellow dent maize optimized for ethanol fermentation, shipped unmilled in large volumes. Classified HTS 1005.90.40 as industrial 'other' corn, excluding Chapter 7 sweet corn per notes.

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

• Note end-use for biofuel exemptions; test fermentability

• Pitfall: Food-grade claims change documentation needs

Dent Corn for Ethanol from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1005.90.40