Blue Corn Seed from Mexico
Heirloom blue corn seed for colorful maize used in niche markets like tortillas. Remains HTS 1005.10.00 as maize seed despite varietal color.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Provide varietal history to support heirloom seed status
• Test for anthocyanin purity if marketed for health claims
• Label ethnicity-specific to avoid flour misclassification under 1102