Corn Grits from Mexico
Corn grits are made by coarsely grinding whole corn kernels after hulling and degerming, resulting in small, irregular particles used primarily for breakfast porridge or polenta. They fall under tariff item 1104.23.00 as worked grains of maize, provided they do not meet the sieve requirements for meal of heading 1103.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Verify that at least 95% by weight does not pass through a 2 mm sieve, otherwise it may be classified as maize meal under 1103.13.00
• If the grits are pre-cooked, consider heading 1904
• Ensure the ash content is within limits if tested under chapter note 2