Tostitos Corn Chips from China
Tostitos Corn Chips are crispy tortilla chips made primarily from corn masa flour, fried or baked into thin, savory crisps seasoned with salt. They fall under HTS 1905.90.90.30 as corn chips and similar crisp savory snack foods, distinct from bread or pastry due to their fried corn base and snack orientation beyond basic chapter 11 preparations.
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
• Verify ingredient list complies with FDA labeling for allergens like corn and oils to avoid detention
• Provide Certificate of Analysis confirming low moisture content typical for crisp snacks to meet entry requirements
• Watch for misclassification as plain corn flour products (1102); emphasize frying/seasoning process in documentation