Brown Rice Flour from Japan
Flour ground from whole brown rice kernels, retaining bran layer but processed to meet Chapter 11 starch (>80%) and ash (<1.6%) thresholds for rice flour. Ideal for nutritious gluten-free breads and thickeners. Specifically under 1102.90.2500 as non-wheat cereal flour.
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
• Conduct polarimetric starch and ash testing pre-shipment to prove compliance with rice milling notes
• Declare exact milling process; brown rice flour often scrutinized for ash content due to bran
• Use tamper-evident packaging to prevent contamination claims during FDA inspection