Fritos Corn Chips from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.03.040%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(iii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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