Rice Flour from Japan
Powdered flour milled from white rice grains, gluten-free and ideal for Asian baking, thickening, and gluten-free products. Classified in HTS 1102.90.60.00 as non-wheat cereal flour with appropriate starch (>80%) and low ash (<1.6%) content.
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
• Confirm 95% passage through 1.25mm sieve per groats/meal definition and rice-specific ash limit of 1.6%
• Include polarimetric starch analysis reports; rice flour often scrutinized for potential 1108 starch classification
• Ensure no roasting or flavoring that could shift to 2101 coffee substitutes or prepared products