Dent Corn for Ethanol from Mexico
Yellow dent maize kernels, the standard variety for industrial starch and biofuel production. HTS 1005.90.40.60 covers this as other field corn.
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
• Specify industrial end-use on entry documents to qualify for lower duties or quotas in some markets
• Ensure starch content documentation for biofuel buyers to meet processing specs
• Comply with biofuel origin rules for incentives like Renewable Fuel Standard credits