Cornmeal
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Products classified under Tariff item 1103.13.00.10
Arepa Flour Base
Arepa flour base is a pre-ground cornmeal made from dry-milled maize, fragmented to meet the 2 mm sieve standard of Chapter 11. It is a staple for making Venezuelan arepas and requires cooking before consumption. This product is classified under tariff item 1103.13.00 as a maize meal, provided it meets the starch and ash content thresholds.
1103.13.00Blue Cornmeal
Blue cornmeal is ground from heirloom blue maize, meeting the cornmeal sieve requirements of tariff item 1103.13.00. It is popular for naturally colored tortillas and health foods, and the blue variety does not affect classification.
1103.13.00Brewers Corn Grits
Brewers corn grits are coarsely ground, degermed corn kernels used as an adjunct in beer brewing. They meet the Chapter 11 definition of groats or meal, with at least 95% by weight passing through a 2 mm sieve, and are classified under tariff item 1103.13.00 as cereal groats and meal of maize.
1103.13.00Corn Bran Meal
Corn bran meal is a finely ground product derived from the outer layers of maize kernels, milled to meet the sieve and ash content specifications of Chapter 11. It is used as a high-fibre baking ingredient. This product falls under tariff item 1103.13.00 as a maize meal, provided it meets the starch content threshold of 45% and ash content not exceeding 2%.
1103.13.00Corn Grits
Corn grits are produced by grinding dried corn kernels into coarse particles, with at least 95% by weight passing through a 2 mm sieve. They are classified under tariff item 1103.13.00 as cereal groats and meal of maize, commonly used in breakfast cereals and side dishes.
1103.13.00Cornmeal (Fine Grind)
Fine cornmeal is fragmented corn grain that meets the Chapter 11 definition of groats or meal, with at least 95% by weight passing through a 2 mm sieve. It is classified under tariff item 1103.13.00 and is used for cornbread, tortillas, and other baked goods.
1103.13.00Degermed Corn Grits
Degermed corn grits are produced from white maize with the germ removed, then ground to a precise particle size where 95% passes through a 2 mm sieve. They are used in baking and cereal production, offering a low-fat milling product. This product qualifies for tariff item 1103.13.00 as maize groats or meal, provided it meets the starch and ash content requirements of Chapter 11.
1103.13.00Fine Yellow Cornmeal
Fine yellow cornmeal is produced by grinding degermed corn kernels into a powder where at least 95% passes through a 2 mm sieve, classifying it under tariff item 1103.13.00 as cornmeal. It is a staple for baking cornbread and other goods.
1103.13.00Gluten-Free Cornmeal
Gluten-free cornmeal is milled in dedicated facilities to avoid cross-contamination, qualifying under tariff item 1103.13.00 as corn meal. The gluten-free labeling does not change the tariff classification, which is based on the milling process.
1103.13.00Hominy Grits
Hominy grits are made from alkali-processed corn kernels that are ground to meet the 95% passage through a 2 mm sieve, classifying them under tariff item 1103.13.00 as corn meal. The lye treatment removes the hulls but does not alter the fundamental groats or meal classification.
1103.13.00Instant Corn Grits
Instant corn grits are pre-cooked and dried corn meal that still meets the 95% passage through a 2 mm sieve, qualifying under tariff item 1103.13.00 as cereal groats and meal. The pre-cooking does not change the base classification, as the product remains a milled corn product.
1103.13.00Instant Cornmeal Base
Instant cornmeal base is a pre-ground maize meal designed for quick-cooking products, with particle size meeting the 95% through 2 mm sieve requirement. It is not fully prepared and requires cooking before consumption, distinguishing it from prepared foods. This product falls under tariff item 1103.13.00 as a maize meal, provided it meets the starch and ash content specifications of Chapter 11.
1103.13.00Instant Cornmeal (Pre-Sifted)
Instant cornmeal (pre-sifted) is designed for quick hydration but still meets the base 95% through 2 mm sieve requirement for tariff item 1103.13.00. Sifting does not alter the fundamental meal classification.
1103.13.00Masa Harina
Masa harina is nixtamalized corn meal, where the ground product passes 95% through a 2 mm sieve, qualifying under tariff item 1103.13.00 as corn meal. The alkali processing is part of the traditional milling process and does not remove it from Chapter 11.
1103.13.00Organic Corn Meal
Organic corn meal is ground from certified organic corn, meeting the 95% passage through a 2 mm sieve and qualifying under tariff item 1103.13.00 as corn groats and meal. The organic certification does not affect the tariff classification, which is based on the milling process.
1103.13.00Organic Degermed Cornmeal
Organic degermed cornmeal is produced from degermed kernels, meeting the 2 mm sieve and Chapter 11 chemical specifications for tariff item 1103.13.00. Germ removal lowers fat content for longer shelf life, and the organic certification does not affect classification.
1103.13.00Polenta Cornmeal (Coarse)
Polenta cornmeal is a coarse yellow cornmeal made from dried maize, milled to a particle size where at least 95% passes through a 2 mm sieve. It is used as a base for traditional Italian polenta dishes. It falls under tariff item 1103.13.00 as a groat or meal of maize, provided it meets the starch and ash content thresholds of Chapter 11.
1103.13.00Polenta Meal
Polenta meal is coarsely ground yellow corn that meets the corn groats and meal sieve requirements of tariff item 1103.13.00. The particle size distinguishes it from finer flour, and it is traditionally used to make Italian polenta.
1103.13.00White Corn Grits
White corn grits are ground from white field corn to a specification where at least 95% passes through a 2 mm sieve, fitting tariff item 1103.13.00 as corn meal. They are commonly used in Latin American cuisine, such as arepas and tamales.
1103.13.00White Cornmeal (Food Grade)
White cornmeal is a finely milled meal produced from white maize varieties, with at least 95% of the product passing through a 2 mm sieve. It is commonly used in tortillas, polenta, and gluten-free baking. This product qualifies for tariff item 1103.13.00 as a maize meal, provided it meets the starch and ash content requirements of Chapter 11.
1103.13.00Yellow Corn Meal
Yellow corn meal is made from dent corn varieties, fragmented to pass 95% through a 2 mm sieve, and classified under tariff item 1103.13.00 as corn groats and meal. It is used in baking, cereals, and industrial applications.