White Cornmeal (Food Grade) from Japan
White cornmeal from white maize varieties, finely milled to meet 95% through 2mm sieve specs for HTS 1103.13.00.20 classification. Used in tortillas, polenta, and gluten-free baking.
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
• Include polarimetric starch analysis (Ewers method) confirming >80% starch content
• Ensure no added minerals inflate ash content beyond 2.5% threshold
• For organic imports, provide certification separate from HTS classification docs