Pioneer P1197AM Yellow Corn Seed

Pioneer brand P1197AM hybrid yellow dent corn seed treated with insecticide for early-season pest protection, designed for high-starch grain production. Falls under HTS 1005.10.00.10 due to its classification as yellow maize seed for planting purposes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

1005.90.40Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If imported as loose bulk seed corn for popping varieties

Popcorn seed may be classified separately under pop corn provisions regardless of color.

0713.10.20.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If dried and shelled for sowing but prepared like leguminous seeds

Certain prepared/dried maize seeds for sowing can fall into Chapter 7 if meeting specific preparation criteria.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure seed treatment declarations match EPA/FDA approvals to prevent customs holds on pesticide residues

Provide proof of seed purity (minimum 98% purity standard) to comply with international seed trade regulations

Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'grain' which shifts to duty-free 1005.90 subheadings