Blue Cornmeal from Japan
Blue cornmeal from heirloom blue maize, ground to fine texture meeting cornmeal sieve requirements of HTS 1103.13.00.20. Popular for naturally colored tortillas and health foods.
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
• Color doesn't affect classification but document varietal purity for quality claims
• Test for mycotoxins common in colored corn varieties during pre-shipment inspection
• Bulk packaging preferred; retail-packed may trigger different statistical reporting