Yellow Dent Feed Corn from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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