High-Sugar Baking Enhancer with Starch from Japan
A starch and malt extract-based additive with over 10% sugar for dough conditioning in breads and pastries, cocoa-free. Classified in HTS 1901.90.71.00 as other food preparations of starch and malt not specified elsewhere. Improves rise and shelf life.
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
• Provide formulation specs showing starch as principal component
• Comply with biotech labeling if GM starches used
• Sample for sugar dry weight to confirm >10% threshold