Blue Cornmeal
Blue cornmeal from heirloom blue maize, ground to fine texture meeting cornmeal sieve requirements of HTS 1103.13.00.20. Popular for naturally colored tortillas and health foods.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dried corn kernels, not milled
Dried leguminous vegetables include unmilled field corn before processing to meal.
If Cornmeal for animal consumption classified as preparations in 2309.
If other cereal groats/meal not specified
Catch-all for cereal meals not meeting specific corn/wheat/etc subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Color doesn't affect classification but document varietal purity for quality claims
• Test for mycotoxins common in colored corn varieties during pre-shipment inspection
• Bulk packaging preferred; retail-packed may trigger different statistical reporting
Related Products under HTS 1103.13.00.20
Fine Yellow Cornmeal
Fine yellow cornmeal is produced by grinding degermed corn kernels into a powder where at least 95% passes through a 2mm sieve, classifying it as cornmeal under HTS 1103.13.00.20. It is a staple for baking cornbread and Southern dishes.
White Cornmeal (Food Grade)
White cornmeal from white maize varieties, finely milled to meet 95% through 2mm sieve specs for HTS 1103.13.00.20 classification. Used in tortillas, polenta, and gluten-free baking.
Organic Degermed Cornmeal
Organic cornmeal produced from degermed kernels meeting 2mm sieve and Chapter 11 chemical specs for HTS 1103.13.00.20. Germ removal lowers fat content for longer shelf life.
Instant Cornmeal (Pre-Sifted)
Pre-sifted instant cornmeal designed for quick hydration, still meeting base 95% through 2mm sieve for HTS 1103.13.00.20. Sifting doesn't alter fundamental meal classification.
Gluten-Free Cornmeal
Certified gluten-free cornmeal milled in dedicated facilities, qualifying under HTS 1103.13.00.20 sieve criteria. Naturally gluten-free but labeling adds value.
Polenta Cornmeal (Coarse)
Coarse cornmeal specifically for Italian polenta, with particle size still meeting 95% through 2mm sieve of HTS 1103.13.00.20. Traditional yellow variety.