Corn Pellets from Japan
Pellets produced from corn (maize) meal or groats, where at least 95% passes a 2mm sieve per heading 1103 definition, meeting starch >90% and low ash thresholds. Commonly used in livestock feed and pet food formulations.
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
• Test for 95% passage through 2mm sieve specific to corn products to qualify as 1103 groats/meal/pellets
• Include lab reports on dry weight starch (>90%) and ash (<2%) to prevent reclassification to 2302
• Label clearly as feed-grade to avoid pharma or prepared food scrutiny under excluded chapters