Frozen Baby Corn on the Cob from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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