Waxy Corn Grain from Japan
Waxy maize with high amylopectin content for adhesives and food texturizers, imported dry and unmilled in bulk. Under HTS 1005.90.40 as unspecified 'other' corn, per exclusion of sweet corn in Chapter 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%
Import Tips
• Declare amylopectin percentage; comply with biotech regs if GMO
• Pitfall: Admixture with seed corn requires cleaning declarations