Hominy Grits from Japan
Hominy grits are alkali-processed corn kernels ground to meet 2 mm sieve passage for HTS 1103.13.00 classification as corn meal. The lye treatment removes hulls but maintains groats definition.
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
• Include processing records showing post-alkali grinding meets sieve requirements
• Test for residual lime affecting ash content calculations
• Distinguish from whole hominy (2006) by providing fragmentation evidence