Frozen Baby Corn on the Cob

Immature sweet corn ears, typically 2-3 inches long, are blanched and frozen whole on the cob for gourmet applications. Falls under HTS 2004.90.85.40 as other frozen prepared sweet corn, emphasizing the young harvest stage.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China11.2%+35.0%46.2%
🇲🇽Mexico11.2%+10.0%21.2%
🇨🇦Canada11.2%+10.0%21.2%
🇩🇪Germany11.2%+10.0%21.2%
🇯🇵Japan11.2%+10.0%21.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0710.22Lower: 21.2% vs 46.2%

If raw frozen without blanching

Preparation by heat treatment for preservation moves from simple freezing in 0710 to 2004.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify 'sweet corn' variety on docs as field corn would classify differently; include cob count per package

Comply with AQIS-equivalent inspections for cob integrity and mold prevention

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Frozen Organic Sweet Corn Kernels

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Frozen Southwestern Style Sweet Corn

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Birds Eye Frozen Steamfresh Sweet Corn

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Frozen Shoepeg Sweet Corn

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