Bulk Couscous for Food Service from Japan
Large 25kg bags of plain couscous for restaurant and institutional use. HTS 1902.40.00.00 applies to bulk packaging of unprepared couscous.
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
• Use food-grade liners in bulk bags to meet FDA contact material rules
• Declare exact net weight per bag for accurate duty calculation
• Obtain fumigation certificate for wooden pallets in bulk shipments