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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

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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

Black Hulless Popcorn Kernels from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1005.90.40.40