Black Hulless Popcorn Kernels from Germany
Hulless black popcorn kernels pop into tender bites with minimal hull residue, fitting HTS 1005.90.4040 as specialty popcorn maize. Bred for gourmet snacking with dark pericarp that disappears on popping.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct varietal purity tests (>99%) to distinguish from decorative corn hybrids
• Use nitrogen-flushed bags for bulk imports to maintain viability up to 2 years