Instant Cornmeal (Pre-Sifted) from Mexico
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.
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
• Processing claims like 'instant' don't change HTS if milling specs maintained
• Check no chemical modifiers added that could trigger Chapter 19 classification
• Moisture content documentation prevents flour/meal disputes at entry