Self-Rising Wheat Flour
Self-rising wheat flour is wheat flour pre-mixed with leavening agents and salt for biscuits. The base flour qualifies under heading 11.01, provided the additives do not transform it into a prepared flour of heading 19.01.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the leavening agents and salt transform the product into a prepared flour mix for baking.
Prepared flour mixes with significant additives fall under heading 19.01 rather than heading 11.01.
If the importer does not hold a quota allocation or permit for within-access commitment imports.
Self-rising wheat flour falls under the over-access commitment item when no quota is held, leading to a higher duty rate.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the leavening agents and salt are minimal and do not constitute a prepared flour of heading 19.01
• Ensure the base flour meets starch and ash thresholds for wheat flour
• Imports without a quota allocation are subject to the over-access commitment rate, which is much higher
Related Products under Tariff item 1101.00.10
All-Purpose Wheat Flour
All-purpose wheat flour is a finely milled product derived from wheat grains, used for general baking and cooking. It meets the starch and ash content thresholds for wheat flour classification under heading 11.01, and its fine particle size ensures it passes the required sieve tests.
Artisan Sourdough Wheat Flour
Milled from heritage wheat varieties for natural sourdough leavening, unbleached. It falls under heading 11.01 as wheat flour because it meets the starch and ash content thresholds, and is distinct from prepared flours of heading 19.01.
Artisan White Winter Wheat Flour
Artisan White Winter Wheat Flour is stone-ground from heritage white winter wheat varieties, offering superior flavor for craft baking without chemical additives. It falls under 1101.00.10 as wheat flour within access commitment, meeting Chapter 11 starch and ash criteria.
Baguette White Winter Wheat Flour
Baguette White Winter Wheat Flour is precision-milled from white winter wheat, optimized for French baguettes with high starch and low ash. It is classified under 1101.00.10 as wheat flour within access commitment, passing fine sieve requirements.
Bleached Wheat Flour
Bleached wheat flour is wheat flour treated with bleaching agents to improve whiteness and aging characteristics. It retains the essential composition of wheat flour, meeting the starch and ash thresholds, and is classified under heading 11.01 as wheat flour.
Bob's Red Mill Whole Wheat Flour
Stone-ground whole wheat flour retaining bran and germ for nutty flavour and nutrition, used in hearty breads and muffins. It is classified under heading 11.01 as wheat flour because it meets the starch content exceeding 45% and ash content not exceeding 2.5% per Chapter 11 notes.