Cereal flour; of maize (corn)

HS code 110220 covers the production and trade of cereal flour made from maize, also known as corn. This is a crucial industry within the broader agricultural and food processing sectors, providing a fundamental ingredient for a wide range of food products consumed globally. Maize flour is a staple food in many regions and also serves as an important raw material for the manufacture of animal feed, industrial products, and biofuels.

The production of maize flour typically involves several key steps. First, the maize kernels are cleaned and conditioned to adjust their moisture content. They are then milled, often using a combination of roller mills and hammer mills, to grind the kernels into a fine powder. The resulting flour is then sifted and packaged for distribution and sale.

The main inputs required for the maize flour industry include the raw maize grain, as well as various machinery and equipment for the milling and processing operations. This includes mills, sieves, packaging materials, and storage facilities. Energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, are also essential for powering the production equipment.

The primary output of HS code 110220 is maize flour, which is then consumed by a variety of other industries. This includes the 110610 Flour and meal of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading 0713 industry, which uses maize flour as an ingredient in various food products. The 230630 Oil-cake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of vegetable fats or oils, other than those of heading 2304 or 2305; of sunflower seeds industry may also utilize maize flour as a component in animal feed formulations.