Blue Corn Kernels from Canada
Blue maize kernels prized for their antioxidant-rich pigment, used in tortillas, chips, and flour, shipped in bulk unmilled form. HTS 1005.90.40 classifies it as 'other' field corn, excluding sweet corn (Chapter 7) and seed.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for colorfastness and aflatoxins; label varietal name accurately
• Common error: Food processing prior to import moves it out of Chapter 10