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