Wheat Grits Meal
Wheat grits meal is a coarse wheat meal produced from fragmented endosperm, ideal for porridge or baking applications. It complies with the Chapter 11 requirement that at least 95% passes through a 1.25 mm sieve, and it meets starch and ash content thresholds. This product is classified under tariff item 1103.11.10 as wheat meal within the access commitment.
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 |
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CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 1101001000–1109002000).
- GAC
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Global Affairs Canada: GAC Agriculture (Wheat Products - Low Tariff) requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 11031110).
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the quota is exceeded or no permit is obtained
This alternative covers the same wheat grits meal at the over access commitment rate, which is higher.
If the product is made from maize (corn) instead of wheat
Corn groats and meal are classified under a different subheading, 1103.13, for maize products.
If the grits are pre-cooked or otherwise prepared for quick cooking
Prepared cereal products, such as instant grits, fall under heading 19.04, not the raw milling products of Chapter 11.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the sieve passage rate and starch/ash content with a certificate of analysis to ensure Chapter 11 eligibility
• As a within access commitment item, secure a quota allocation or permit; otherwise, the over access commitment rate under 1103.11.20 applies
• Prepare a detailed product description for CBSA to avoid delays
Related Products under Tariff item 1103.11.10
Bulgur Wheat Meal
Bulgur Wheat Meal is parboiled, dried, and cracked wheat groats used in Middle Eastern dishes. It qualifies as wheat meal under heading 11.03, with at least 95% passing a 1.25 mm sieve, and meets the starch and ash content requirements. It is not a prepared food of heading 19.04, as it is not further processed.
Coarse Semolina Grits
Coarse Semolina Grits are a coarser variety of wheat semolina used in dishes like couscous or polenta-style preparations. They meet the definition of wheat groats under heading 11.03, with at least 95% passing a 1.25 mm sieve, and comply with the starch and ash content requirements. They are not flour or a prepared food.
Cracked Wheat
Cracked Wheat consists of whole wheat kernels that have been mechanically cracked into meal-sized pieces. It meets the definition of wheat groats under heading 11.03, with at least 95% by weight passing through a 1.25 mm sieve, and complies with the starch and ash content limits in Chapter 11. This product is not roasted, prepared, or otherwise excluded by the chapter notes.
Cracked Wheat Meal
Cracked wheat meal consists of wheat kernels mechanically reduced to a granular consistency, suitable for use in salads, pilafs, or as a cooking ingredient. It qualifies as a groat or meal under heading 11.03 because it is produced by fragmentation of cereal grains and meets the sieve specifications in Chapter Note 3. This product falls under tariff item 1103.11.10 as a wheat groat or meal within the access commitment.
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is a finely ground wheat semolina used as a hot cereal. It qualifies as wheat meal under heading 11.03, with at least 95% passing a 1.25 mm sieve, and meets the starch content exceeding 45% and ash content not exceeding 2.5% by weight on a dry basis. It is not a prepared food of heading 19.04, as it is sold in raw milled form.
Cream of Wheat Groats
Cream of wheat groats are finely milled wheat groats intended for hot breakfast cereal preparation. They meet the Chapter 11 requirements with a starch content exceeding 45% and low ash content, and they pass the sieve test for wheat groats. This product is classified under tariff item 1103.11.10 as wheat groats within the access commitment.