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Modified Corn Starch Base (Unmodified) from Japan

Base corn starch sold to manufacturers for later modification processes. Pure unmodified form qualifies for 1108.12.00.90 as 'other' corn starch.

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

Document intended further processing to justify industrial vs food classification

Specify brightness/whiteness values (L*>92) for modification suitability

Use supersacks with PE liners for bulk industrial shipments

Modified Corn Starch Base (Unmodified) from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1108.12.00.90