Arepa Flour Base from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the product is not pre-cooked or otherwise prepared, as that could shift classification to heading 19.04
• Provide a sieve analysis showing 95% passage through a 2 mm sieve to support the tariff classification
• Verify any CFIA labelling requirements for pre-packaged foods sold in Canada