Cornmeal (Fine Grind) from Japan
Fine cornmeal is fragmented corn grain meeting the 95% passage through 2 mm sieve per heading 1103 definition, used for cornbread and tortillas. Distinct from flour by particle size under HTS 1103.13.00.
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
• Conduct sieve analysis documentation proving 95% through 2 mm aperture for customs clearance
• Ensure no additives that could shift classification to prepared products in Chapter 19
• Differentiate from corn flour by providing particle size distribution certificates