1103.13.00.20/Instant Cornmeal (Pre-Sifted)/Japan

Instant Cornmeal (Pre-Sifted) from Japan

Pre-sifted instant cornmeal designed for quick hydration, still meeting base 95% through 2mm sieve for HTS 1103.13.00.20. Sifting doesn't alter fundamental meal classification.

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%

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Import Tips

• Processing claims like 'instant' don't change HTS if milling specs maintained

• Check no chemical modifiers added that could trigger Chapter 19 classification

• Moisture content documentation prevents flour/meal disputes at entry