Rye Meal from Mexico
Rye meal consists of fragmented rye grains where 95% passes 1.25mm sieve, qualifying under HTS 1103.19.90. Meets wheat/rye starch >80%, ash ≤2.5% standards. Used in dark breads and baking.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
19%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Rye has strictest ash limit (2.5%); test rigorously to prevent 2302 shift
• Declare as 'meal' not flour; particle size determines heading
• Organic certification helps; conventional rye often has higher mineral content