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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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