Food 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.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the corn is milled into grits or flour
Milled products fall under Chapter 11.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the corn is unmilled and not sweet corn to qualify
• Provide documentation on defect levels to support food grade classification
• Ensure compliance with Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) standards for food 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.
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.
Dekalb 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.
Dry 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.
Export 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.
High-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.