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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If certified for planting
Seed corn for sowing purposes is classified separately in heading 1005.10, regardless of color or dent type.
If dried and shelled for food processing
Corn prepared or preserved by processes like drying for human consumption moves to Chapter 07 under heading 0712.
If processed into corn bran or hominy feed
Once milled or processed into bran, sharps, or other residues, it shifts to Chapter 23 as animal feed preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify moisture content below 15.5% to meet standard import requirements and avoid quarantine holds
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming freedom from pests like corn earworm to comply with USDA APHIS regulations
• Declare exact varietal purity to prevent misclassification as seed corn under 1005.10
Related Products under HTS 1005.90.20.25
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.
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.