Red Corn Kernels from Japan
Red maize kernels for specialty foods like colored tortillas or animal feed, bulk unmilled import. HTS 1005.90.40 for 'other' non-seed, non-sweet corn varieties.
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 pigment safety for food use; segregate from yellow
• Common issue: Variety misID as sweet corn