Sliced Corn for Brewing from Mexico
Sliced corn consists of corn kernels cut into uniform slices serving as brewing adjunct to provide fermentable sugars in beer production. HTS 1104.23.00.00 classification for sliced worked corn not qualifying as meal. Typically 2-4mm thick slices.
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
• Brewer's specification sheet required showing adjunct use prevents food reclassification
• Low moisture (<12%) critical for fermentation quality
• Bulk supersacks preferred over bags for cost efficiency