Dent Corn for Ethanol
Yellow dent maize optimized for ethanol fermentation, shipped unmilled in large volumes for industrial processing. The intact grain, with kernels present and no hulling or working, classifies under heading 10.05 as maize other than seed or sweet corn. Its high starch content makes it a preferred feedstock for biofuel production.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the corn has been processed into starch
Corn starch is classified in Chapter 11, not as unmilled grain.
If the corn is part of a fermentation by-product feed
Distillers grains and similar residues fall under Chapter 23.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the corn's intended use for ethanol production, as this may be relevant for excise or energy regulations
• Ensure the grain is unmilled and unprocessed to maintain classification in Chapter 10
• Check with the CBSA whether any permits are required for industrial-use grain imports
Related Products under Tariff item 1005.90.00
Argentine 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.
Beef Finishing Yellow Dent Corn
High-energy yellow dent corn for feedlot beef cattle finishing diets. This product is classified under tariff item 1005.90.00 as 'other' maize, not sweet corn or seed.
Blue Corn Kernels
Blue maize kernels, prized for their antioxidant-rich pigment and used in tortillas, chips, and flour, imported in bulk unmilled form. The intact grains with their natural pigmentation classify under heading 10.05 as maize other than seed or sweet corn. This specialty corn variety retains its kernel structure, meeting the chapter's requirement that grains be present.
Bulk 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.
Bulk Yellow Dent Maize for Livestock Feed
Whole kernel yellow dent maize imported in large bulk quantities for mixing into dairy or beef cattle rations. This maize is classified under tariff item 1005.90.00 as 'other' corn, excluding sweet corn and seed.
Certified Organic #2 Yellow Dent Corn
US Grade #2 certified organic yellow dent corn with uniform size and low moisture content for feed and processing. This maize is classified under tariff item 1005.90.00 as 'other' corn, excluding sweet corn and seed.