Canned Whole Kernel Sweet Corn
Canned whole kernel sweet corn is harvested, blanched, and packed in brine or water in metal cans, then preserved by heat processing. As a non-frozen, non-vinegar preparation of sweet corn, it is classified under this tariff item.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 10.5% | — | 10.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 10.5% | — | 10.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 10.5% | — | 10.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 10.5% | — | 10.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 10.5% | — | 10.5% |
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 sweet corn is preserved in vinegar or acetic acid
Vegetables preserved by vinegar are classified in heading 2001.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the packing medium (brine or water) does not contain vinegar or acetic acid, as that would shift classification to heading 2001
• Verify the corn is of the species Zea mays var. saccharata and not another variety
• Provide the canning process details to CBSA to confirm it is preserved by heat, not freezing
Related Products under Tariff item 2005.80.00
Baby Food Sweet Corn Puree
Baby food sweet corn puree is a finely homogenized preparation of sweet corn intended for infant feeding. Although it is homogenized, it does not meet the conditions of subheading 2005.10 because it exceeds 250 g per container or is not put up for retail sale solely for infants or young children, so it remains classified under this tariff item.
Canned Creamed Sweet Corn
Canned creamed sweet corn is prepared by cooking sweet corn kernels with a creamy base and preserving the mixture in cans without vinegar or acetic acid. It is a preparation of sweet corn of heading 20.05, not frozen and not preserved by vinegar, so it falls under this tariff item.
Corn Relish Base
Corn relish base consists of chopped sweet corn preserved in jars without vinegar, intended as a base for homemade relish. As a preparation of sweet corn not preserved by vinegar or acetic acid and not frozen, it falls under this tariff item.
Fiesta Sweet Corn Blend
Fiesta sweet corn blend is a preserved mixture of sweet corn with onions, peppers, and lime seasoning, canned for shelf stability. Since sweet corn is the principal ingredient and the product is a vegetable preparation not preserved by vinegar, it is classified under this tariff item.
Low Sodium Cream Style Corn
Low sodium cream style corn is cream-style sweet corn processed with reduced sodium and canned for preservation. As a preparation of sweet corn not preserved by vinegar and not frozen, it falls under this tariff item.
Mexican Style Sweet Corn
Mexican style sweet corn is sweet corn flavored with chili, lime, and cotija cheese, preserved in pouches. Despite the added flavorings, sweet corn remains the principal ingredient, and the product is a vegetable preparation not preserved by vinegar, so it is classified under this tariff item.