Organic Corn Flour
Finely ground flour made from dried corn kernels, meeting Chapter 11 starch and ash content requirements for corn flour classification. It is used primarily for baking cornbread, tortillas, and other gluten-free products. Classified under 1102.20.00.00 as it is pure corn (maize) flour without additives.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If coarser grind where <95% passes 2mm sieve
Corn meal (groats) requires 95% passage through 2mm sieve per Chapter notes; finer flour stays in 1102.
If fails starch/ash tests or intended for animal feed
Products not meeting Chapter 11 starch >80% and low ash criteria fall to 2302 as bran or feed.
If mixed with other ingredients like starches or additives
Prepared flours with blends or preparations move to Chapter 19, excluded from Chapter 11.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify starch content exceeds 80% and ash ≤2.5% via modified Ewers polarimetric method to confirm Chapter 11 eligibility
• Provide mill test certificates showing sieve passage rates and no added minerals for smooth CBP clearance
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as animal feed (2302) if retail-packaged; label clearly as human food flour
Related Products under HTS 1102.20.00.00
Instant Corn Flour
Pre-gelatinized corn flour for quick mixing in batters, still classified as basic corn flour under 1102.20.00.00 if not fully 'prepared' per exclusions.
White Corn Flour
Fine flour from white corn kernels, staple for Latin American cuisine like arepas. HTS 1102.20.00.00 due to fine sieve passage and cereal flour purity.
Non-GMO Corn Flour
Flour from verified non-GMO corn, marketed for organic channels. Remains 1102.20.00.00 as classification ignores GMO status.
Fine Corn Flour for Baking
Ultra-fine milled corn flour optimized for pastry blends. 1102.20.00.00 for exceeding sieve fineness.
Corn Flour for Tortilla Mix
Specialty flour base for dry tortilla mixes, pure corn. Stays 1102 if unmixed.
Dent Corn Flour
Flour from dent corn variety, industrial baking use. 1102.20.00.00 standard.