Certified Organic Yellow Dent Corn Kernels

Whole dried kernels of certified organic yellow dent corn, harvested and processed without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. This maize variety is classified under HTS 1005.90.20.15 due to its certified organic status and yellow dent characteristics, distinguishing it from conventional corn or other types like flint corn.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽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.

1005.90.20Same rate: 35%

If not certified organic

Loses organic status without proper certification, falling under other yellow dent corn provisions.

1005.90Same rate: 35%

If in the ear with husks

Corn in the ear is classified differently from shelled kernels under heading 1005 structure.

1102.90.30.00Higher: 47.8% vs 35%

If ground into cornmeal

Processing into flour or meal moves it from unmilled corn in Chapter 10 to Chapter 11 cereal flours.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify USDA NOP or equivalent organic certification documentation to match HTS 1005.90.20.15 requirements; lack of certification shifts to non-organic subheadings

Include detailed lot-specific certificates of analysis confirming no GMO content and organic compliance during customs entry

Avoid common pitfalls like contamination risks during storage—use separate facilities to prevent reclassification as conventional corn

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Certified Organic High-Amylose Yellow Dent Corn

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