Dent Corn for Ethanol from Canada
Yellow dent maize optimized for ethanol fermentation, shipped unmilled in large volumes. Classified HTS 1005.90.40 as industrial 'other' corn, excluding Chapter 7 sweet corn per notes.
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
• Note end-use for biofuel exemptions; test fermentability
• Pitfall: Food-grade claims change documentation needs