Maize Germ Whole from Japan
Whole maize germ separated from endosperm during dry milling, retained intact for oil extraction or high-protein feed. Chapter Note specifies germ always in 1104 regardless of processing; HTS 1104.23.00.00 for corn germ. Oil content 18-22% typical.
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
• Germ purity certificate (>90% pure) prevents bran mixture classification
• Rancidity testing critical for oil-rich germ
• Separate food-grade from feed-grade germ shipments