Fresh Baby Corn from Germany
Fresh baby corn are immature corn ears harvested fresh or chilled before full kernel development, used in stir-fries. HTS 0709.99.90 includes them as other fresh vegetables, separate from mature corn in heading 0703.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Differentiate from mature corn on manifests to prevent misclassification to lower-duty corn heads
• Ensure husks are removed or specified if impacting weight declarations
• Test for GMO status if importing to regulated markets