Organic 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.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the degermed cornmeal is ground to a flour consistency, with less than 95% passing through a 2 mm sieve
Heading 1102 covers cereal flours, which may apply to finer ground corn.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the degerming process and ensure the product still meets the 95% through 2 mm sieve
• Keep organic certification and milling records for CBSA
• If the cornmeal is enriched, check if added vitamins or minerals affect classification
Related Products under Tariff item 1103.13.00
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.
Blue 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.
Brewers 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.
Corn 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%.
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. They are classified under tariff item 1103.13.00 as cereal groats and meal of maize, commonly used in breakfast cereals and side dishes.
Cornmeal (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.