White Corn Grits from Mexico
White corn grits from field corn ground to specification where ≥95% passes 2 mm sieve, fitting HTS 1103.13.00 corn meal criteria. Preferred for Latin American cuisine like arepas.
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
• Document varietal purity (white corn) to prevent color-based disputes
• Include sieve test from independent lab for customs verification
• Specify end-use as human food to avoid 2302 feed classification