Yellow Butterfly Popcorn Kernels from China
These are small, yellow corn kernels specifically bred for popping into light, fluffy popcorn, classified under HTS 1005.90.4040 as popcorn within the 'other' category of maize. They are harvested and dried for optimal expansion when heated, distinguishing them from field corn or sweet corn.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Verify moisture content below 15% to meet agricultural import standards and avoid spoilage during transit
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from the exporting country confirming freedom from pests like corn earworms
• Label packages with varietal name and origin to comply with FDA food labeling requirements for grains