Frozen Organic Sweet Corn Kernels from Japan
Certified organic yellow sweet corn kernels, grown without synthetic pesticides, blanched and frozen to USDA organic standards. Classified in HTS 2004.90.85.40 for frozen prepared sweet corn; organic status doesn't change tariff but requires certification.
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
• Provide USDA-equivalent organic certificate from origin and notify FDA of organic status in prior notice
• Test for prohibited residues; organic imports face heightened scrutiny
• Label 'organic' only after NOP verification to avoid false claims penalties