Sliced Corn for Brewing from Japan
Sliced corn consists of corn kernels cut into uniform slices serving as brewing adjunct to provide fermentable sugars in beer production. HTS 1104.23.00.00 classification for sliced worked corn not qualifying as meal. Typically 2-4mm thick slices.
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
• Brewer's specification sheet required showing adjunct use prevents food reclassification
• Low moisture (<12%) critical for fermentation quality
• Bulk supersacks preferred over bags for cost efficiency