Dried Golden Bantam Sweet Corn Seeds for Sowing

Dried seeds of the Golden Bantam variety of sweet corn (Zea mays saccharata), specifically selected and packaged for planting purposes. These fall under HTS 0712.90.85.50 as dried sweet corn seeds of a kind used for sowing, being whole and not further prepared beyond drying for preservation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.3%+35.0%43.3%
🇲🇽Mexico8.3%+10.0%18.3%
🇨🇦Canada8.3%+10.0%18.3%
🇩🇪Germany8.3%+10.0%18.3%
🇯🇵Japan8.3%+10.0%18.3%

Alternative Classifications

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

1209.91.80Lower: 35% vs 43.3%

If hybrid or varietal seeds certified for agricultural planting

Hybrid corn seeds, even sweet corn varieties, may classify under Chapter 12 as seeds of forage plants rather than dried vegetables.

0712.90.40Higher: 64.8% vs 43.3%

If processed into powder or further prepared beyond drying

Powdered or ground sweet corn shifts from whole seeds to 'in powder' under the same heading but different subheading.

1005.90Lower: 10% vs 43.3%

If intended as maize for food consumption rather than sowing

Dried sweet corn not designated for sowing classifies as maize under Chapter 10, excluding seed use.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming seed viability for sowing and freedom from pests/quarantine issues

Label packages clearly as 'for sowing' to avoid reclassification as food-grade corn under other subheadings

Verify compliance with USDA APHIS import regulations for corn seeds to prevent common border delays