Dent Corn for Ethanol from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Note end-use for biofuel exemptions; test fermentability
• Pitfall: Food-grade claims change documentation needs