Wheat Pellets
Compressed pellets made from wheat groats or meal, formed by fragmenting wheat grains that meet Chapter 11 starch and ash content criteria. These pellets are used primarily as animal feed or in food processing applications.
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 import quantity exceeds the access commitment
This sibling tariff item covers wheat pellets over the access commitment, with a different duty rate.
If the pellets are made from a cereal other than wheat
Pellets of other cereals fall under this residual tariff item.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the wheat pellets meet the starch content (over 45%) and ash content (not exceeding 2.5%) thresholds per Chapter 11 notes
• Verify the pellets are within the access commitment quantity for this tariff item; otherwise, the over-access commitment rate applies
• Keep records of the milling process and sieve test results to support classification
Related Products under Tariff item 1103.20.11
Organic Wheat Pellets
Pelletized organic wheat grain meal, certified free of synthetic pesticides, used in pet food formulations or human supplemental nutrition. The organic certification does not change the tariff classification; it still falls under wheat pellets.
Plain Wheat Pellets Bulk Pack
Unflavored, bulk-packed wheat pellets for industrial food processing or feed milling. These pellets meet the fragmentation and composition tests for wheat pellets under Chapter 11.
Textured Wheat Pellets for Pet Food
Expanded or textured pellets from wheat meal, used as a base ingredient for dry kibble extrusion in dog and cat foods. These pellets are classified as wheat pellets before final pet food mixing.
Wheat Pellets for Animal Feed
Compressed pellets made from wheat meal, used primarily as a high-energy feed supplement for livestock such as horses and cattle. These pellets meet the Chapter 11 criteria for wheat pellets.
Wheat Pellets for Bird Feed
Small-diameter pellets from ground wheat used in wild bird seed mixes, providing carbohydrate energy. These wheat-derived pellets meet the milling product criteria in Chapter 11 notes.