Fritos Corn Chips from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
4.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.870%Articles provided for in subdivision (c) of U.S. note 52 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