Flint Corn Seed from China
Flint corn seed is a hard-kerneled variety used for planting crops valued for their durability and use in animal feed or processing. Classified under HTS 1005.10.00 as maize (corn) seed for sowing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Include seed analysis reports detailing varietal purity and freedom from weeds
• Register with APHIS for small package exemptions if importing under 13 kg
• Avoid common pitfalls by not mixing with treated seeds requiring separate fumigation declarations