1902.40.00.00/Gluten-Free Couscous/Japan

Gluten-Free Couscous from Japan

Couscous alternative made from corn or rice semolina, processed identically to wheat version. HTS 1902.40.00.00 covers all couscous preparations regardless of grain base.

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%

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Import Tips

• Provide gluten test results (<20ppm) with negative certification

• Label prominently 'gluten-free' with base grain (corn/rice) identification

• Separate production lines documentation prevents cross-contamination claims