Maize Germ Whole
Whole maize germ separated from endosperm during dry milling, retained intact for oil extraction or high-protein feed. Chapter note 2(A) specifies that germ of cereals, whole, rolled, flaked or ground, is always classified in heading 11.04, and this product falls under tariff item 1104.23.00 for maize germ.
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 germ is a residue after oil extraction
Oil-cake and other residues from vegetable fats extraction fall under heading 2306.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the product as maize germ, as chapter note 2(A) mandates classification in heading 1104 regardless of processing
• If the germ is ground, it still falls under this item
• Ensure it is not mixed with other cereal germs, which may affect classification
Related Products under Tariff item 1104.23.00
Corn Flakes Base
Corn flakes base consists of whole corn kernels that have been hulled, cooked, and rolled into flakes before final toasting and sugaring in consumer products. This product falls under tariff item 1104.23.00 as rolled worked grains of maize (corn), not further processed into flour or meal.
Corn Grits
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.
Corn Nubbin Ends
Corn nubbin ends are small broken corn kernels and tips separated during cleaning, minimally worked by hull removal. They fall under tariff item 1104.23.00 as other worked corn fragments not qualifying as flour or fine meal, and are used in feed and other applications.
Cracked Corn #2 Medium
Cracked corn #2 medium grade features corn kernels broken into 2-4mm pieces after hull removal, standard for poultry layer feed. It is classified under tariff item 1104.23.00 as worked grains not fine enough for the meal definition of heading 1103.
Expanded Corn for Popcorn Precursor
Expanded corn precursor kernels are specially hulled and conditioned for optimal popcorn expansion without full popping. They fall under tariff item 1104.23.00 as hulled worked corn maintaining kernel integrity, not yet prepared for direct consumption.
Flaked Corn for Tortilla Production
Flaked corn for tortilla production involves nixtamalized corn kernels rolled into thin flakes as an intermediate for masa and tortillas. It falls under tariff item 1104.23.00 as rolled worked corn grains before final grinding, common in industrial food processing.