HS Code 110313
Maize (Corn) Groats and Meal
HS code 110313 covers groats and meal derived from maize (corn), excluding flour, used for food manufacturing and culinary applications like polenta or grits.
HS Code 110313 — Maize (Corn) Groats and Meal
This code covers coarse maize particles (groats) and finely ground corn meal used primarily for human consumption. It is common in the production of polenta, grits, and as an ingredient in bakery products or snack manufacturing.
What's included
- Corn groats
- Corn meal
- Maize semolina
- Polenta grains
What's excluded
- Maize flour → use
110220(Maize flour is more finely ground than meal or groats.) - Maize starch → use
110812(Starch is a physically separated component of the endosperm, not a whole-grain meal.)
Common examples
- Yellow corn meal for baking
- Coarse maize groats for polenta
- Hominy grits
- Degermed corn meal
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between maize meal and maize flour?
Maize meal (110313) is coarser and passes through smaller percentages of specific sieves compared to maize flour (110220).
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 15%
- Documentation: Requires Phytosanitary Certificate for most international shipments.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: United States, Brazil, South Africa, Italy
- Top importers: United Kingdom, Mexico, Japan, Angola
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Key takeaway
Classification depends strictly on particle size and the percentage of the product that passes through a specific wire cloth sieve.
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