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U.S. imports of frozen sweet corn, uncooked or steam/boil-cooked (HS 071040) totaled $5.2M in April 2026, traded with 17 countries.
Importers of Frozen Sweet Corn, Uncooked or Steam/Boil-Cooked paid $415K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 19% on $2.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataClassified under a single line (0710400000), frozen sweet corn — raw or pre-cooked by steaming or boiling — is a widely traded commodity used across retail frozen vegetable programs, foodservice, and processed food manufacturing. Canada leads US imports, leveraging its proximity and established agricultural trade infrastructure, with Peru and Poland also among the top suppliers. Importers should note that sweet corn classified here must be in its immature, sugary form; mature field corn processed for food use would be classified elsewhere in the schedule.
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Heading 071040 covers sweet corn (Zea mays var. saccharata or rugosa) in its immature, high-sugar stage, preserved by freezing. Mature corn kernels processed for food use — such as hominy or masa — are classified in Chapter 11 or Chapter 19. The botanical variety and maturity stage at harvest are the key classification determinants.
Kernel size, sugar content, and color consistency vary by variety and growing region. Canadian product is often associated with specific sweet corn varieties bred for the North American retail market, while Peruvian product may include varieties with distinct flavor profiles suited to certain foodservice applications. Buyers should request variety specifications and Brix readings when evaluating suppliers across different origins.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0710400000 | SWEET CORN RAW/COOKED BY STEAM/BOILING IN WATER,FZ | $5.2M | 19.28% | $415K |
SWEET CORN RAW/COOKED BY STEAM/BOILING IN WATER,FZ
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0710400000 | SWEET CORN RAW/COOKED BY STEAM/BOILING IN WATER,FZ | $6.2M |
SWEET CORN RAW/COOKED BY STEAM/BOILING IN WATER,FZ
3.5M kg
TOMATOES, FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 070200
FRUITS OF GENUS CAPSICUM OR PIMENTA, FRESH/CHILLED
HS 070960
CUCUMBERS AND GHERKINS, FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 070700
VEGETABLES, NESOI RAW/COOKED BY BOILING, FROZEN
HS 071080
EDIBLE BRASSICAS (CABBAGES ETC) NESOI, FR OR CHILL
HS 070490
LETTUCE, EXCEPT HEAD LETTUCE, FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 070519
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $380K | $4.6M | +$4.2M |
| New Jersey | $1.0M | $3K | -$1.0M |
| Pennsylvania | $765K | $51K | -$714K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TACOMA, WA | -- | $3.9M | +$3.9M |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $957K | $61K | -$896K |
| BLAINE, WA | $422K | $391K | -$31K |