Frozen Yellow Sweet Corn Kernels

Frozen kernels from yellow sweet corn (Zea mays var. saccharata), uncooked or steamed, ready for cooking. Classified under HTS 0710.40.00.00 as frozen sweet corn, a vegetable preserved by freezing without further processing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14%+35.0%49%
🇲🇽Mexico14%+10.0%24%
🇨🇦Canada14%+10.0%24%
🇩🇪Germany14%+10.0%24%
🇯🇵Japan14%+10.0%24%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0712.90.30.00Lower: 35% vs 49%

If dried, whether or not powdered

Dried sweet corn falls under heading 0712 for dried vegetables, excluding frozen forms.

1104Lower: 14.5% vs 49%

If processed into flour or meal

Milled sweet corn products are classified in Chapter 11 as cereal flours, not whole frozen vegetables.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 49%

If provisionally preserved in brine or sulfur water

If treated solely for temporary preservation during transport but unsuitable for immediate consumption, it moves to heading 0711.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify country of origin labeling as sweet corn is often subject to seasonal quotas or phytosanitary certificates from USDA

Ensure product remains frozen below -18°C during transport to avoid reclassification as unfit for freezing preservation

Provide commercial invoice detailing kernel size and variety to prevent misclassification as corn on the cob