Yellow Corn Masa Flour from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• 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