Fresh Golden Bantam Sweet Corn from China
Classic yellow sweet corn variety 'Golden Bantam' picked at milk stage, fresh or chilled. Falls under HTS 0709.99.4500 as other fresh or chilled sweet corn, valued for its creamy texture and sweetness when eaten fresh off the cob.
Duty Rate — China → United States
58.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain import permits from USDA for fresh corn to prevent pest introduction; inspect for corn earworm
• Use refrigerated containers at 0-4°C to preserve freshness and comply with 'chilled' criteria
• Document varietal purity to avoid disputes with field corn classifications under different chapters