0709.99.45.00 - Sweet corn

This HTS classification, 0709.99.45.00, specifically designates sweet corn that is fresh or chilled. This category falls under "Other vegetables, fresh or chilled," and more narrowly within "Other" vegetables that do not have more specific tariff treatments. The defining characteristic of sweet corn for this classification is its suitability for direct human consumption as a vegetable, often identified by its tender kernels and sugary taste compared to field corn.

Within the "Other" vegetables at this subheading level, sweet corn is distinguished from siblings such as jicamas, breadfruit, chayote, okra, and fiddlehead greens. These other siblings represent distinct types of produce with unique botanical classifications and common culinary uses, requiring their separate tariff lines. This specific code ensures that sweet corn, a distinct commodity with its own market and trade patterns, is accurately identified and separated from other less common or more specialized vegetable imports.

As a leaf node within the HTS, 0709.99.45.00 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the classification focuses solely on the identification of fresh or chilled sweet corn. Importers and exporters should ensure that the product meets the physical and qualitative expectations of sweet corn, as opposed to other forms of corn or different vegetable varieties, to ensure correct declaration and compliance.