Sorghum Flour from Japan
White or red sorghum grain flour for gluten-free baking and African porridges. HTS 1102.90.60.00 for sorghum flour with starch >90% through 500μm sieve and ash <2%.
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
• Sorghum requires 90% passage 500μm sieve; stricter than other cereals
• Test for mycotoxins common in sorghum; FDA import alerts frequent
• Distinguish birdseed sorghum (often coated) from food-grade flour