Hulled Hominy from China
Hulled hominy is whole corn kernels processed by alkali treatment (lye) to remove hulls and germ, leaving intact kernels for traditional dishes like pozole. Falls under HTS 1104.23.00.00 as hulled corn grains not finely fragmented per heading 1103 sieve definitions. Distinct from nixtamalized masa due to whole kernel form.
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
• Document alkali treatment process to distinguish from simple pearled corn; FDA prior notice required for corn products
• Avoid moisture over 15% to prevent mold during ocean transit
• Specify 'food grade' on commercial invoice