Brown Rice Flour from Mexico
Flour ground from whole brown rice kernels, retaining bran layer but processed to meet Chapter 11 starch (>80%) and ash (<1.6%) thresholds for rice flour. Ideal for nutritious gluten-free breads and thickeners. Specifically under 1102.90.2500 as non-wheat cereal flour.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct polarimetric starch and ash testing pre-shipment to prove compliance with rice milling notes
• Declare exact milling process; brown rice flour often scrutinized for ash content due to bran
• Use tamper-evident packaging to prevent contamination claims during FDA inspection