Fritos Corn Chips

Fritos are classic curved corn chips made from cornmeal, extruded, fried, and salted for a crunchy savory snack. Classified in HTS 1905.90.90.30 for their crisp texture and corn base as similar savory snack foods, processed beyond chapter 11 flours.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.5%+7.5%12%
🇲🇽Mexico4.5%4.5%
🇨🇦Canada4.5%4.5%
🇩🇪Germany4.5%4.5%
🇯🇵Japan4.5%4.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1102.90.30.00Higher: 47.8% vs 12%

If imported as uncooked corn grits or flour without crisping process

Unprocessed beyond chapter 11 (per 1904 note) stays in 1102; crisping moves to 1905 bakers' wares.

1901.90Higher: 16.4% vs 12%

If mixed with significant dairy like cheese powder exceeding snack crisp criteria

Dairy-heavy corn mixes may shift to 1901 for flour/dairy preps, not pure savory crisps.

2008.11Higher: 141.8% vs 12%

If for peanut-based versions rather than corn-dominant

Nut-based crisp snacks classify under Chapter 20 cooked nuts, separate from corn chips.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include manufacturing process details showing extrusion and frying to distinguish from raw corn products

Ensure packaging labels shelf life and nutrition facts per FDA standards to prevent import holds

Avoid pitfalls by not classifying as potato chips (2004); highlight corn as primary ingredient