Food-Grade Wheat Starch Granules from Japan
Granular wheat starch for confectionery dusting and stabilization, under 1108.11.00.90. Conforms to chapter starch/ash limits and not prepared as in 1901 exclusions. Maintains native structure for clean-label foods.
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
• FDA prior notice mandatory; include lot-specific starch assays
• Certify gluten <20ppm for gluten-free claims
• Package in food-contact materials only