Flint Corn Kernels from Mexico
Hard-textured flint variety maize kernels dried for grinding into cornmeal or decorative uses. Falls under HTS 1005.90.40.60 as other field corn excluding seed and specific durum types.
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
• Use ISPM-15 compliant wooden pallets for bulk shipments to prevent quarantine issues from wood pests
• Declare varietal purity to distinguish from durum corn (1005.90.20), avoiding higher scrutiny
• Budget for fumigation if shipping from high-quarantine risk areas like parts of South America