Wheat Grits from Japan
Coarsely ground wheat fragments from cleaned kernels, known as wheat grits, fall under HTS 1103.11.00 as groats and meal of wheat. Meets fragmentation definition with 95%+ through 1.25mm sieve and proper starch/ash profile.
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
• Submit third-party sieve test results (1.25mm aperture) and Ewers method analysis with entry docs
• Distinguish from corn grits (1103.13) via origin certificate; common mix-up at ports
• Avoid bulk packaging resembling feed; retail packs reduce 2302 risk