Dent #2 Yellow Corn for Ethanol Production from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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