Corn Middlings Flour

Finely ground middlings (sharps) from corn milling, containing bran particles and germ residues separated during sifting. Classified under HTS 2302.10.00.00 as a cereal milling residue, commonly incorporated into livestock rations for energy and fiber.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

1102.20.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If further milled to corn flour for human consumption

Refined corn flours for food use are in Chapter 11, excluding coarse milling residues.

2302.40.01Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If residues from rice milling

Rice bran and similar residues have their own subheading within cereal by-products.

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 17.5%

If when pelleted and mixed as dog or cat food base

Pet-specific feed preparations are under 2309.10, separate from bulk residues.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label clearly as 'corn middlings' with fiber content to distinguish from cornmeal under Chapter 11

Include certificate of analysis showing particle size and purity from corn milling

Avoid packaging as human food, as that could trigger reclassification to flour headings