U.S. imports of Frozen Sweet Corn, Uncooked or Steam/Boil-Cooked (HS 071040) totaled $4.5M in September 2026, imported from 24 countries.
Importers of Frozen Sweet Corn, Uncooked or Steam/Boil-Cooked paid $463K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 10.27% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: September 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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478 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 4 of 8 in heading 0710
Subheading 071040 · $4.5M of $112.2M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0710400000 | Sweet Corn Raw/Cooked by Steam/Boiling in Water, Fz | $4.4M | 10.32% | 54.97% | $456K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0710400000 | Sweet Corn Raw/Cooked by Steam/Boiling in Water, Fz | $4.9M |
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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$4.5MYoY · free account
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $58.8M of Frozen Sweet Corn, Uncooked or Steam/Boil-Cooked.
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · September 2026
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Canada and Peru together supply 65% of it. China pays 51.5% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
51.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.27% of imports for consumption.