Instant Corn Grits
Instant corn grits are pre-cooked and dried corn meal meeting the 2 mm sieve criteria for heading 11.03. The cooking process does not change the classification as long as the product remains a milling product and is not a prepared dish.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the grits are further processed into a ready-to-eat cereal
Prepared foods obtained by swelling or roasting of cereals fall under heading 19.04.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the pre-cooking does not add ingredients like fats or flavors that could shift classification to Chapter 19
• Provide processing details to CBSA to confirm it remains a milling product
• Check if the product requires additional permits for pre-cooked foods
Related Products under Tariff item 1103.13.00
Blue Cornmeal
Blue cornmeal is ground from heirloom blue maize to a fine texture meeting the cornmeal sieve requirements of heading 11.03. It is popular for naturally colored tortillas and health foods.
Brewers Corn Grits
Brewers corn grits are coarsely ground maize kernels, with at least 95% by weight passing through a 2 mm sieve, meeting the definition of groats or meal under heading 11.03. They are used as an adjunct in beer brewing and are not further processed beyond milling.
Corn 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, classifying them as corn meal under heading 11.03. They are commonly used in breakfast cereals and side dishes.
Cornmeal (Fine Grind)
Fine cornmeal is fragmented corn grain meeting the 95% passage through a 2 mm sieve, as defined for groats and meal in heading 11.03. It is used for cornbread, tortillas, and baking, and is distinct from corn flour by its larger particle size.
Fine 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 as cornmeal under heading 11.03. It is a staple for baking cornbread and other goods.
Gluten-Free Cornmeal
Gluten-free cornmeal is milled in dedicated facilities to avoid cross-contamination, qualifying under heading 11.03 as corn meal. It is naturally gluten-free, but the labeling adds value for consumers with celiac disease.