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U.S. imports of prepared or preserved sweet corn (not frozen) (HS 200580) totaled $2.8M in April 2026, traded with 17 countries.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Sweet Corn (Not Frozen) paid $382K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $2.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Prepared or Preserved Sweet Corn (Not Frozen) imports of $2.8M in April 2026 ran 56% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.8M.
Last updated: April 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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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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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAPAN | -- | $2.1M | +$2.1M |
| THAILAND | $1.9M | -- | -$1.9M |
| MEXICO | $361K | $659K | +$298K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $4K | $600K | +$595K |
| NORWAY | -- | $515K | +$515K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005800000 | SWEET CORN, PREPARED/PRESERVED NESOI, NOT FROZEN | $2.8M | 16.52% | $382K |
SWEET CORN, PREPARED/PRESERVED NESOI, NOT FROZEN
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2005800000 | SWEET CORN, PREPARED/PRESERVED NESOI, NOT FROZEN | $5.5M |
SWEET CORN, PREPARED/PRESERVED NESOI, NOT FROZEN
3.5M kg
FRUIT & EDIBLE PLANT PARTS NESOI, PREP ETC. NESOI
HS 200899
POTATOES, PREPARED ETC., NO VINEGAR ETC., FROZEN
HS 200410
JUICE OF ANY OTHER SINGLE FRUIT, NUT OR VEGETABLE
HS 200989
NUTS (EXC PEANUTS) AND SEEDS, PREPARED ETC. NESOI
HS 200819
ORANGE JUICE, NOT FROZEN,OF A BRIX VALUE NOT OV 20
HS 200912
VEG & MIX PRPD/PRSVD EXC VINEGAR/ACETIC ACID/SUGAR
HS 200599
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TACOMA, WA | $26K | $1.2M | +$1.2M |
| HOUSTON, TX | $839K | -- | -$839K |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $66K | $600K | +$534K |