Black Hulless Popcorn Kernels from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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