Frozen Baby Sweet Corn from Japan
Immature frozen baby sweet corn ears or sections, steamed and frozen. HTS 0710.40.00.00 covers all forms of frozen sweet corn as a fresh vegetable product.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Obtain phytosanitary certificate confirming no pests, as baby corn is prone to quarantine issues
• Label as 'sweet corn' not 'baby corn' to match HTS description and avoid reclassification
• For retail imports, ensure net weight declaration excludes glaze or brine if minimally added