White Food Grade Maize from Japan
White maize kernels suitable for human consumption, such as for nixtamalization into masa or hominy, but imported unmilled and dried. Classified under HTS 1005.90.40 as 'other' corn excluding sweet varieties and seed, focusing on field corn types for food processing. Bulk shipments distinguish it from retail-packaged goods.
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
• Include lab tests confirming low mycotoxin levels for food-grade compliance; declare exact variety to avoid sweet corn misclassification
• Pitfall: Packing in consumer-ready bags may trigger retail provisions under different notes