Roundup 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.
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 |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Check Canadian regulations on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) before import
• Ensure the corn is unmilled and not sweet corn
• Provide documentation on the GM trait if required by the CBSA or CFIA
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.
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.