1103.13.00 - Of corn (maize)

This category, HTS 1103.13.00, specifically classifies groats and meal derived from corn (maize). These products are characterized by their granular form, produced through the milling process of shelled corn kernels. They are distinct from whole kernels or other processed corn products not meeting the definition of groats or meal.

Within the broader category of "Cereal groats, meal and pellets" (1103), this heading differentiates itself from its siblings by its exclusive focus on corn. For instance, HTS 1103.11.00 pertains to wheat groats and meal, while the 1103.19 subheadings cover similar products made from other cereals such as barley, rye, or oats. The material composition is the primary distinguishing factor at this level.

The subcategories under 1103.13.00 further refine the classification of corn groats and meal. HTS 1103.13.00.20 designates cornmeal, a finer milled product. The "Other" category, HTS 1103.13.00.60, encompasses any corn groats or meal not specifically identified as cornmeal, providing a residual classification for variations in milling coarseness or specific product types within the broad definition of corn groats and meal.