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Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 1103.13.00.60
Corn Grits
Corn grits are produced by grinding dried corn kernels into coarse particles where at least 95% passes through a 2 mm sieve, classifying them as corn meal under HTS 1103.13.00. They are a staple for Southern breakfast dishes like grits. This fine fragmentation meets Chapter 11 note for groats and meal.
Cornmeal (Fine Grind)
Fine cornmeal from degermed corn where ≥95% passes 2mm sieve qualifies as corn meal under 1103.13.00. Used for cornbread, tortillas, and polenta. Meets precise particle size and starch content requirements of Chapter 11.
Polenta Meal
Coarse-ground yellow corn meal specifically for Italian polenta, fragmented to pass 95% through 2mm sieve per HTS 1103.13 definition. Dry product only—no cooking. High starch content qualifies under Chapter 11 note (A).
Masa Harina
Nixtamalized corn flour treated with lime, dried and ground to meet 2mm sieve for 1103.13.00.60 classification as corn meal. Essential for tortillas/authentic Mexican cuisine. Fragmentation defines it as meal, not flour.
Degermed Corn Grits
Germ-removed white corn grits ground to precise 2mm sieve spec for HTS 1103.13.00. Used in baking/cereals. Low-fat milling ensures Chapter 11 starch/ash compliance.
Instant Cornmeal Base
Pre-ground corn meal base for quick-cooking products, meeting 95% 2mm sieve for 1103.13.00.60. Not fully prepared—requires cooking. Pure milling product per Chapter notes.
Hominy Grits
Lye-processed whole corn kernels ground to meal spec (95% thru 2mm) for 1103.13.00. Traditional Southern hominy grits. Alkali doesn't change milling classification.
Corn Bran Meal
Finely ground corn bran meeting low ash and sieve specs for 1103.13.00.60 as 'other' corn meal. High-fiber baking ingredient. Carefully milled to stay in Chapter 11.
Arepa Flour Base
Pre-ground corn meal for Venezuelan arepas, fragmented to 2mm sieve standard under HTS 1103.13.00.60. Dry milling product only. Cultural food staple.