Fresh Baby Sweet Corn Ears from Germany
Small, immature ears of sweet corn (Zea mays var. saccharata) harvested fresh and chilled for direct consumption. Classified under HTS 0709.99.4500 as fresh or chilled sweet corn, distinct from field corn due to its high sugar content and tenderness. Not dried, frozen, or preserved, ensuring suitability for immediate eating.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
21.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify phytosanitary certificates from origin to comply with USDA APHIS import requirements for fresh vegetables
• Ensure temperature logs during transit to maintain 'fresh or chilled' status and prevent reclassification as unfit for immediate consumption
• Label accurately as 'sweet corn' to distinguish from grain corn under Chapter 10; common pitfall is mixing with field corn