ADM Argo Corn Starch from Japan
Consumer and industrial corn starch brand used in household cooking and manufacturing. Pure maize starch under 1108.12.00 with requisite starch/ash profile, not a prepared flour or pharmaceutical per exclusions. Fine powder form for easy dispersion.
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
• For bagged retail imports, ensure packaging doesn't trigger set classification
• Test for metal sieve passage if questioned on milling degree
• Avoid declaring as 'food preparation' to stay out of Chapter 19