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White Food Grade Maize from Mexico

White maize kernels suitable for human consumption, such as for nixtamalization into masa or hominy, but imported unmilled and dried. Classified under HTS 1005.90.40 as 'other' corn excluding sweet varieties and seed, focusing on field corn types for food processing. Bulk shipments distinguish it from retail-packaged goods.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

Import Tips

Include lab tests confirming low mycotoxin levels for food-grade compliance; declare exact variety to avoid sweet corn misclassification

Pitfall: Packing in consumer-ready bags may trigger retail provisions under different notes