Hominy Grits from Japan
Lye-processed whole corn kernels ground to meal spec (95% thru 2mm) for 1103.13.00. Traditional Southern hominy grits. Alkali doesn't change milling classification.
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
• Lye process docs acceptable if final product meets sieve/starch; neutral pH cert
• Don't confuse with canned hominy (Chapter 20 exclusion)