Kibbled Corn from Japan
Kibbled corn consists of corn kernels coarsely chopped or cracked into irregular pieces after hulling, used in animal feed premixes and brewing adjuncts. HTS 1104.23.00.00 covers this as sliced/kibbled corn not meeting meal sieve standards of 1103. Particle size typically 3-8mm chunks.
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
• Sieving certificate essential to prove >5% retained on 2mm screen for 1104 status
• Separate feed-grade from food-grade in documentation
• Fumigation certificates required for bulk container shipments