Yellow Corn Masa Flour
Alkaline-treated corn flour (nixtamalized) ground to fine consistency, used for authentic tortillas and tamales. Meets HTS 1102.20.00.00 as corn flour despite processing, provided it retains pure cereal flour character without Chapter 19 exclusions.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If particle size >5% retained on 2mm sieve
Fails 'flour' fineness definition for corn groats/meal in 1103; 1102 requires finer grind.
If precooked or ready-to-use like instant masa
Prepared cereal products like puffed or cooked corn fall to Chapter 19 exclusions.
If blended with other non-wheat cereals
Other cereal flours (rye, barley) are 1102.90; pure corn stays 1102.20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include processing details (nixtamalization) in documentation but confirm it doesn't alter to 'prepared flour' status
• Test for moisture and purity to prevent reclassification; use FDA prior notice for food imports
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