Pioneer P1197AM Yellow Corn Seed from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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