Corn grits are cereal groats and meal made from maize (corn).

How should corn grits be stored to maintain quality?

Store corn grits in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture and pests; keep them in sealed containers to preserve freshness.

What are common processing steps for corn grits?

Corn grits are produced by cleaning, drying, and milling maize kernels into coarse particles, often followed by sieving to achieve uniform size.

Corn Grits

Corn grits are cereal groats and meal produced by grinding maize. They are a milled ingredient used in food preparation.

Prices, specifications and international trade for corn grits under HS 110313.

Corn Grits Price

$500USD/t

Published reference · Jul 1, 2026

Corn Grits Historical Unit Values

Corn grits is quoted in USD/t at ZAF. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.

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Corn Grits Exports and Imports

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South Africa led reported corn grits exports in 2025, at $160M.

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Corn Grits Facts and HS Code

Corn grits belongs to flours, starches and milled products within produce, nuts, spices and food ingredients. Its customs classification covers HS 110313.

Corn Grits HS Code

Also known as	maize meal, cornmeal, polenta grits
Product type	Intermediate
Form	Milled
Position in the chain	Processed
Category	Flours, starches and milled products — Produce, nuts, spices and food ingredients
HS codes	110313
Quoted in	USD/t
Reference location	ZAF

Production & Handling

Processing steps for corn grits include Cleaning, Drying, Milling (grinding to coarse particles).

Production and Storage

Perishability	Low
Temperature regime	Ambient
Processing steps	Cleaning Drying Milling (grinding to coarse particles) Sieving to achieve ≥95 % passing a 2 mm mesh

Uses & Risks

Corn grits is used in Culinary grits and polenta and Bakery applications.

End Uses

Culinary grits and polenta
Used as a coarse corn meal in hot cereals, side dishes, and traditional dishes such as polenta.
Bakery applications
Incorporated into breads, muffins, and other baked goods for texture and corn flavor.

Uses and Related Commodities

Downstream industries	Food manufacturing, Restaurant and catering services

Sourcing risks

Risk	Category	Severity	Mitigation
Excess fat content PolicyHigh Corn grits with fat content above 1.5 % by weight may be classified under a different HS subheading, leading to customs re‑classification and potential trade barriers.	Policy	High	Monitor and control fat levels during milling to ensure they remain at or below 1.5 %.

Corn Grits Questions

What is corn grits?: Corn grits are cereal groats and meal made from maize (corn).
How should corn grits be stored to maintain quality?: Store corn grits in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture and pests; keep them in sealed containers to preserve freshness.
What are common processing steps for corn grits?: Corn grits are produced by cleaning, drying, and milling maize kernels into coarse particles, often followed by sieving to achieve uniform size.