Rice Pellets from Japan
Pellets manufactured from rice groats or meal, with low ash (<1.6%) and starch >80%, used in puffed snacks, brewing, and aquaculture feed.
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
• Rice has lowest ash threshold (1.6%)—precise testing essential to stay in Chapter 11
• Distinguish from rice flour (1102.30) via 95% 1.25mm sieve passage proof
• Avoid packing as retail 'rice puffs' which may fall to excluded 1904