Vital Wheat Gluten Pellets for Livestock
Pelletized vital wheat gluten derived from wheat flour processing, designed exclusively for animal feed to enhance ruminant diets. This product is wheat gluten for animal feed, qualifying under tariff item 1109.00.10 due to its declaration for animal feed use.
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 |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the importer does not hold a quota allocation or permit
Imports without a quota allocation are subject to the over-access commitment rate.
If the product does not meet the starch or ash content thresholds
Products failing the chapter's starch or ash content criteria fall under heading 23.02.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the pellets are not considered 'pellets' under section note 1, which applies to agglomerated products with a binder not exceeding 3% by weight
• Ensure the product is for animal feed and not human consumption
• Imports without a quota allocation pay the far higher over-access rate under 1109.00.20
Related Products under Tariff item 1109.00.10
Bulk Wheat Gluten for Dairy Cattle Feed
Bulk wheat gluten derived from vital wheat gluten production, intended for dairy cattle feed to support milk production. This product falls under tariff item 1109.00.10 as it is wheat gluten for animal feed use, meeting the chapter's starch content requirements.
Dehydrated Wheat Gluten Meal for Swine
Dehydrated wheat gluten meal from industrial milling, designated for swine nutrition to improve feed efficiency. This product is wheat gluten for animal feed, qualifying under tariff item 1109.00.10 as it is not for human consumption or pharmaceutical use.
Dried Wheat Gluten Animal Feed Supplement
Dried wheat gluten produced from wheat starch manufacturing, specifically formulated and labeled for use as a high-protein supplement in animal feed rations. This product meets tariff item 1109.00.10 criteria as wheat gluten intended for animal feed.
Wheat Gluten Feed Additive Granules
Granulated wheat gluten supplement for general animal feed, produced from wet milling by-products and dried for stability. This product is wheat gluten for animal feed, qualifying under tariff item 1109.00.10 as it is not for human consumption or pharmaceutical use.
Wheat Gluten Powder for Poultry Feed
Fine powdered wheat gluten extracted during wheat starch production, explicitly for poultry feed to boost protein levels in mash diets. This product falls under tariff item 1109.00.10 as it is not suitable for human consumption due to feed-grade quality.