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U.S. exports of prepared or preserved sweet corn (not frozen) (HS 200580) totaled $7.7M in July 2026.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Sweet Corn (Not Frozen) paid $591K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 25% on $2.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Prepared or Preserved Sweet Corn (Not Frozen) imports of $2.6M in July 2026 ran 21% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.2M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataCanned and otherwise shelf-stable sweet corn — a staple of the retail grocery and foodservice sectors — enters the US under a single 10-digit line (2005800000), simplifying classification but not necessarily duty exposure. Thailand is the leading supplier, with China a significant secondary source; imports from Mexico may benefit from USMCA preferential treatment. FDA reviews these products as processed foods, and shipments must comply with low-acid canned food regulations where applicable. The concentrated supplier base in Southeast Asia means buyers should monitor any Section 301 developments affecting Chinese-origin product.
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188 shipments/mo
Chinese-origin prepared sweet corn may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, which importers should verify against the current Section 301 product list and any applicable exclusions. Thai and other non-Chinese origin product is generally not subject to Section 301, making origin documentation and certificates of origin important tools for managing duty costs.
Thermally processed, low-acid canned sweet corn is subject to FDA's low-acid canned food (LACF) regulations, which require foreign manufacturers to register their processes with FDA and file scheduled process information. Shipments may be detained if the producing establishment is not in compliance. Importers should confirm that their overseas suppliers maintain current FDA LACF registration before placing orders. Classification and admissibility questions should be reviewed with a licensed customs broker.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005800000 | Sweet Corn, Prepared/Preserved NESOI, Not Frozen | $2.6M | 22.54% | 90.68% | $591K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2005800000 | Sweet Corn, Prepared/Preserved NESOI, Not Frozen | $7.7M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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$2.6MYoY · Pro
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$7.7MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Japan and Mexico together take 58% of it.
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rate provision · imports
7.7% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 22.54%.