Green Plantain Flour from Japan
Powder obtained by milling dehydrated green plantains, popular in Latin American cuisine for arepas and tortillas. Falls under HTS 1106.30.2000 as meal/flour from Chapter 8 products (plantains), fragmented to pass 1.25mm sieve per groats/meal definition. High resistant starch content makes it ideal for low-glycemic baking.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
2.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include processing records showing plantains dried before milling to distinguish from Chapter 20 preserved fruits
• Test for minimum 95% passage through 2mm sieve if claiming 'meal' status to meet heading 1103/1106 definitions
• Avoid bulk packaging over 25kg; retail packs reduce scrutiny but require FDA prior notice for food imports