1108.12.00.10/Bob's Red Mill Cornstarch/Japan

Bob's Red Mill Cornstarch from Japan

Bob's Red Mill Cornstarch is an organic, gluten-free corn starch extracted from non-GMO corn, ideal for baking and sauces. Classified under HTS 1108.12.0010 for food use corn starch, it satisfies the ash and starch content criteria in Chapter 11. It's distinguished from industrial starches by its culinary application.

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%

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Import Tips

• Include organic certification documents and non-GMO affidavits to meet US food import standards

• Ensure packaging specifies food use to prevent reclassification during customs review

• Test for heavy metals and microbial contamination as common pitfalls in starch imports