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%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Test for colorfastness and aflatoxins; label varietal name accurately
• Common error: Food processing prior to import moves it out of Chapter 10