Yellow Dent Field Corn from Japan
Yellow dent corn is a variety of maize characterized by its yellow kernels and dented crown, primarily grown for animal feed, ethanol production, and industrial processing. It falls under HTS 1005.90.20 as it is explicitly classified as yellow dent corn, distinct from sweet corn in Chapter 7. This bulk commodity is harvested dry and used in agriculture rather than direct human consumption.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify moisture content below 15.5% to qualify as 'other' corn under Chapter 10; higher levels may reclassify as fresh produce
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country to comply with USDA APHIS requirements for corn imports
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as seed corn, which requires additional PVP documentation