Dent #2 Yellow Corn for Ethanol Production
Dent #2 yellow corn is a graded maize variety suitable for industrial fermentation into ethanol biofuel. Classified under HTS 1005.90.20.25 as other yellow dent corn, it excludes popping or seed types. This grain is typically imported in bulk for distillery processing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If white dent corn
White corn varieties, even dent type, fall under 1005.90.40 based on kernel color distinction in statistical notes.
If ground into cornmeal
Once milled into flour, semolina, or grits, classification moves to Chapter 11 for cereal flours and meals.
If durum wheat hybrid mistaken for corn
Wheat, including durum varieties, is in Chapter 10 heading 1001; visual similarity can cause errors without lab testing.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide test weight certificates (minimum 54 lbs/bushel for #2 grade) to support valuation and quality claims
• Ensure fumigation records for vessel holds to prevent mold during ocean transit common in bulk grain imports
• Avoid common pitfalls by not overstating protein content, which could trigger reclassification if marketed as high-value feed
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Yellow Dent Feed Corn
Yellow dent corn is a variety of maize characterized by its yellow kernels and dented crown, primarily grown for animal feed and industrial uses. It falls under HTS 1005.90.20.25 as other yellow dent corn excluding seed and popping varieties. This classification applies to bulk shipments intended for livestock nutrition rather than human consumption.
Bulk Yellow Dent Maize for Livestock Feed
This is whole kernel yellow dent maize imported in large bulk quantities for mixing into dairy or beef cattle rations. It qualifies for HTS 1005.90.20.25 as other yellow dent corn not specified for seed or popping. Primarily used in animal agriculture due to its high starch content.
Dairy Ration Yellow Dent Corn
Medium-dent yellow corn selected for high energy content in lactating dairy cow rations. HTS 1005.90.20.25 covers this as other yellow dent corn. Ships in bulk for farm feed mills.
Yellow Dent Corn for Poultry Feed
Coarse ground-capable yellow dent maize for broiler and layer poultry diets. Under HTS 1005.90.20.25 as other yellow dent. Essential energy source in bird nutrition.
Dry-Milled Yellow Dent Corn
Yellow dent corn prepared for dry milling into flaking grits or brewers corn. HTS 1005.90.20.25 for raw other yellow dent. Pre-milling stage import.
Beef Finishing Yellow Dent Corn
High-energy yellow dent for feedlot beef cattle finishing diets. Classed HTS 1005.90.20.25 other yellow dent corn.