Fresh Tricolor Sweet Corn Ears
Mixed-color (yellow, white, red) supersweet corn ears, fresh or chilled for market sale. Classified in 0709.99.4500 as fresh sweet corn varieties, selected for visual appeal and enhanced sweetness.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If preserved temporarily in ice slurry for long-haul transport
Provisional preservation in non-edible solutions qualifies for 0711, not immediate consumption.
If hybrid seed corn for planting
Seed corn is classified as maize seeds under Chapter 10, based on end use for propagation.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure country-of-origin labeling for fresh produce under FSMA rules
• Monitor for Fusarium ear rot during import inspection to avoid quarantine
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