Corn Grits from Mexico
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.
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
• Verify 95% passes 2mm sieve via lab test for 1103 compliance; provide starch >80% and ash <2.5% certificates
• Label as 'corn meal' not flour to prevent 1102 reclassification