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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%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

• 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