Yellow Corn Meal
Yellow corn meal is produced from dent corn varieties, fragmented to pass 95% through a 2 mm sieve, meeting the groats and meal definition of heading 11.03. It is used in baking, cereals, and industrial applications.
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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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.