White Lily Cornstarch from Japan
White Lily Cornstarch provides silky texture for Southern cooking like cream pies. Under HTS 1108.12.0010 for food use corn (maize) starch, it passes Chapter 11 criteria excluding high-ash products. Pure form without additives.
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
• Use ventilated containers to prevent clumping
• FDA registration for importers handling starches
• Audit suppliers for consistent sieve aperture compliance