Fritos Corn Chips from Japan

Fritos are classic curved corn chips made from cornmeal, extruded, fried, and salted for a crunchy savory snack. Classified in HTS 1905.90.90.30 for their crisp texture and corn base as similar savory snack foods, processed beyond chapter 11 flours.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

4.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.870%Universal product exemption, description-limited (U.S. note 52(c))

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Import Tips

• Include manufacturing process details showing extrusion and frying to distinguish from raw corn products

• Ensure packaging labels shelf life and nutrition facts per FDA standards to prevent import holds

• Avoid pitfalls by not classifying as potato chips (2004); highlight corn as primary ingredient