Dekalb Yellow Dent Corn Grain from China
Dekalb yellow dent corn grain (e.g., DKC 62-08) is a commercial maize product with yellow, dented kernels optimized for livestock feed and dry milling. It is squarely under HTS 1005.90.20 as yellow dent corn in the 'other' category beyond seed or popcorn. Bulk shipments support ethanol and food ingredient industries.
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
• Use fumigation certificates for container shipments to meet vessel discharge standards
• Document kernel color percentage (>50% yellow) to confirm HTS 1005.90.20 over other corns
• Check for aflatoxin levels per FDA import alerts to prevent detention