Organic Corn Flour
Organic corn flour is finely ground flour made from dried corn kernels, used for baking cornbread, tortillas, and gluten-free products. It falls under tariff item 1102.20.00 as maize flour, meeting the starch and ash content requirements for corn flour classification.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is coarser than flour
Coarser maize products fall under heading 1103.
If the product fails Chapter 11 criteria
Non-compliant products are classified under heading 2302.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the organic corn flour meets the starch content (over 45%) and ash content (not exceeding 2%) thresholds
• Keep organic certification documents separate from tariff classification documents
• Verify the flour passes the 500-micron sieve at 90% by weight
Related Products under Tariff item 1102.20.00
Blue Corn Flour
Blue corn flour is a finely milled flour derived from heirloom blue corn variety, used primarily for baking and culinary applications. It qualifies under tariff item 1102.20.00 as maize (corn) flour, provided it meets the starch and ash content thresholds specified in Chapter 11 legal notes.
Corn Flour for Tortilla Mix
Corn flour for tortilla mix is a pure corn flour base intended for dry tortilla mixes, without added ingredients. It falls under tariff item 1102.20.00 as maize flour, provided it remains unmixed and meets the starch and ash content requirements.
Dent Corn Flour
Dent corn flour is produced from dent corn variety and used in industrial baking applications. It is classified under tariff item 1102.20.00 as maize flour, subject to meeting the starch and ash content thresholds in Chapter 11.
Fine Corn Flour for Baking
Fine corn flour for baking is an ultra-fine milled corn flour optimized for pastry blends. It falls under tariff item 1102.20.00 as maize flour, meeting the fine sieve passage requirements and starch/ash content criteria.
Gluten-Free Corn Flour
Gluten-free corn flour is pure white corn flour certified gluten-free, used for baking and thickening. It is classified under tariff item 1102.20.00 as maize flour, provided it meets the starch and ash content thresholds and sieve passage requirements.
Instant Corn Flour
Instant corn flour is pre-gelatinized corn flour for quick mixing in batters. It falls under tariff item 1102.20.00 as maize flour, provided it is not considered 'prepared' per Chapter 11 exclusions and meets the starch/ash content requirements.