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1005.90.40/Blue Corn Kernels/Mexico

Blue Corn Kernels from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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Import Tips

• Test for colorfastness and aflatoxins; label varietal name accurately

• Common error: Food processing prior to import moves it out of Chapter 10

Blue Corn Kernels from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1005.90.40