Organic Field Corn

Certified organic yellow field corn grown without synthetics, for feed or processing, unmilled. HTS 1005.90.40 as 'other' maize; organic status per General Statistical Note 6 but doesn't change heading.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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1005.10.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If organic seed stock

Organic maize seed still under seed subheading.

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 35%

If animal feed preparations

Mixed/formulated organic feeds to Chapter 23.

2008.11Higher: 141.8% vs 35%

If organic prepared kernels

Prepared organic veg to Chapter 20.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Attach USDA-equivalent organic cert; residue testing mandatory

โ€ข Pitfall: Non-certified claims lead to penalties

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