Chapter 1005 — Customs Tariff Headings
Subheadings
Products classified under Tariff item 10.05
Blue Corn Seed
Heirloom blue corn seed for planting, producing colorful maize used in niche markets such as specialty tortillas. Despite its varietal color, it is maize (corn) seed intended for sowing, falling under tariff item 1005.10.00 as seed.
1005.10.00Certified Organic Corn Seed
Certified organic dent corn seed grown without synthetic inputs, intended for planting maize crops. It is maize seed for sowing, classified under tariff item 1005.10.00, regardless of organic certification.
1005.10.00Dent Corn Hybrid Seed Mix
A blend of hybrid dent corn seeds for diverse field planting, intended for sowing maize crops. As a mixture of maize seeds for planting, it falls under tariff item 1005.10.00 as seed.
1005.10.00Dent Corn Seed
Dent corn seed, also known as field corn seed, used for planting maize crops primarily for grain production. It is maize seed intended for sowing, falling under tariff item 1005.10.00, and is distinct from sweet corn which is excluded from heading 10.05.
1005.10.00Early Maturity Corn Seed
Short-season early maturity corn seed for northern climates, intended for planting maize crops. It is maize seed for sowing, classified under tariff item 1005.10.00 based on its sowing intent.
1005.10.00Flint Corn Seed
Flint corn seed, a hard-kerneled variety used for planting crops valued for durability and use in animal feed or processing. It is maize seed for sowing, classified under tariff item 1005.10.00.
1005.10.00GM Bt Corn Seed
Genetically modified Bt corn seed resistant to corn borer pests, for agricultural planting. It is maize seed for sowing, classified under tariff item 1005.10.00, with biotech status noted for regulatory purposes.
1005.10.00High-Amylose Corn Seed
High-amylose corn seed for specialty starches in food and pharma applications, planted as maize seed. It is maize seed for sowing, classified under tariff item 1005.10.00.
1005.10.00Hybrid Field Corn Seed
Hybrid field corn seed designed for high-yield grain production, treated for planting. It is maize seed for sowing, classified under tariff item 1005.10.00 as corn seed.
1005.10.00Popcorn Seed
Popcorn seed specifically bred for popping expansion and planted for commercial popcorn production. It is maize seed for sowing, classified under tariff item 1005.10.00.
1005.10.00Roundup Ready Corn Seed
Herbicide-tolerant Roundup Ready corn seed for glyphosate-resistant crops, intended for planting. It is maize seed for sowing, classified under tariff item 1005.10.00 as standard maize seed.
1005.10.00Silage Corn Seed
Silage corn seed selected for high forage yield when harvested whole plant for animal feed. It is maize seed for sowing, classified under tariff item 1005.10.00.
1005.10.00Sweet Corn Seed
Hybrid sweet corn seed for sowing, used for vegetable production. Despite chapter note excluding sweet corn from heading 10.05, the seed for planting is classified here as maize seed under tariff item 1005.10.00.
1005.10.00Treated Corn Seed
Corn seed treated with fungicide or insecticide coatings for planting protection. It is maize seed for sowing, classified under tariff item 1005.10.00 as the essential character is maize seed.
1005.10.00Waxy Corn Seed
Waxy corn seed producing starch-heavy kernels for industrial uses like adhesives. It is maize seed for sowing, classified under tariff item 1005.10.00.
1005.90.00Argentine Yellow Dent Corn
Argentine-sourced yellow dent corn, a staple export with yellow kernels and dent texture for North American feed mills. This unmilled grain falls under tariff item 1005.90.00 as 'other' maize, not sweet corn (excluded by Chapter Note 2) and not seed or popcorn.
1005.90.00Bulk Yellow Dent Maize for Ethanol
Bulk yellow dent maize specifically sourced for ethanol fermentation, with high starch content and yellow kernel dent structure. This industrial corn variety is unmilled and not sweet corn, so it falls under tariff item 1005.90.00 as 'other' maize.
1005.90.00Dekalb Yellow Dent Corn Grain
Dekalb yellow dent corn grain (e.g., DKC 62-08) is a commercial maize product with yellow, dented kernels optimized for livestock feed and dry milling. It is unmilled and not sweet corn, so it falls under tariff item 1005.90.00 as 'other' maize.
1005.90.00Dry Milled Yellow Dent Corn
Yellow dent corn prepared for dry milling into grits or flour, retaining classification as unmilled grain with dent features. It is imported before the milling stage and falls under tariff item 1005.90.00 as 'other' maize, not sweet corn.
1005.90.00Export Grade Yellow Dent Corn
Export grade yellow dent corn meeting international standards for damage and purity in bulk shipments. This unmilled grain falls under tariff item 1005.90.00 as 'other' maize, excluding sweet corn and seed varieties.
1005.90.00Food Grade Yellow Dent Corn
Food grade yellow dent corn meeting low defect standards for nixtamalization or grits production. Still unmilled yellow dent, this falls under tariff item 1005.90.00 as 'other' maize, differentiated by purity specifications.
1005.90.00High-Yield Yellow Dent Corn Crop
High-yield yellow dent corn crop harvested dry for export, with kernels exhibiting classic yellow color and dent crown for versatile uses. It falls under tariff item 1005.90.00 per Chapter notes excluding sweet corn.
1005.90.00Industrial Yellow Dent Corn
Yellow dent corn for industrial applications like starch extraction and adhesives, yellow kernel dent variety. This raw grain falls under tariff item 1005.90.00 as 'other' maize, not sweet corn or seed.
1005.90.00Pioneer Yellow Dent Corn Hybrid
Pioneer brand yellow dent corn hybrid (e.g., P1197AM) is a genetically selected maize variety for high yield in feed and biofuel applications, featuring yellow kernels with dent formation. It is unmilled and not sweet corn, so it falls under tariff item 1005.90.00.
1005.90.00Roundup Ready Yellow Dent Corn
Roundup Ready biotech yellow dent corn with glyphosate tolerance, yellow dent kernels for conventional farming. This unmilled grain falls under tariff item 1005.90.00 as 'other' maize, with the trait not affecting classification.
1005.90.00US No. 2 Yellow Dent Corn
US No. 2 grade yellow dent corn meeting minimum standards for test weight, damage, and foreign material in yellow dent kernels. It is classified under tariff item 1005.90.00 as standard other yellow dent corn, not sweet corn.
1005.90.00Yellow Dent Corn for Cattle Feed
Yellow dent corn graded for cattle feed, featuring dented yellow kernels suitable for grinding into silage or meal. This product is classified under tariff item 1005.90.00 as standard yellow dent maize, not sweet varieties.
1005.90.00Yellow Dent Corn Silage Base
Yellow dent corn grain base for on-farm silage production, dry kernel form pre-chopping. Under tariff item 1005.90.00 as yellow dent other corn, supporting ruminant feed systems.
1005.90.00Yellow Dent Field Corn
Yellow dent corn is a variety of maize characterized by its yellow kernels and dented crown, primarily grown for animal feed, ethanol production, and industrial processing. It falls under tariff item 1005.90.00 as 'other' maize, not sweet corn.
1005.90.00Yellow Dent Popcorn Parent
Yellow dent corn used as parent line in popcorn hybrid development, grain form. It is classified under tariff item 1005.90.00 as 'other' maize, not as popcorn, and is imported for breeding industry use.