Yellow Corn Masa Flour
Yellow corn masa flour is alkaline-treated corn flour (nixtamalized) ground to fine consistency, used for authentic tortillas and tamales. It falls under tariff item 1102.20.00 as corn flour despite processing, provided it retains pure cereal flour character and meets Chapter 11 criteria.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the alkaline treatment makes it a prepared food product
Prepared cereal-based products are classified in heading 1901.
If the product is coarser than flour
Coarser maize products fall under heading 1103.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the nixtamalization process does not add minerals exceeding the ash content limit of 2% (after deduction of added minerals)
• Verify the product is not considered a prepared food under Chapter 11 exclusions
• Keep processing records to demonstrate it remains a cereal flour
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.