Corn Flakes Base from China
Corn flakes base consists of whole corn kernels that have been hulled, cooked, and rolled into flakes before final toasting and sugaring in consumer products. Classified under HTS 1104.23.00.00 as rolled corn grains not meeting the fine milling criteria of heading 1103. Used by breakfast cereal manufacturers as intermediate goods.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Require manufacturer's affidavit confirming pre-cooking rolling process without final consumer seasoning
• Test for moisture content to prevent spoilage claims at entry
• Bulk shipments need phytosanitary certificates from corn origin country