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Grade 1 Canadian Western Amber Durum Wheat

Premium Grade 1 durum wheat variety known as Canadian Western Amber Durum, characterized by high protein content and amber-colored kernels suitable for pasta production. Classified under HTS 1001.19.00.51 due to its durum wheat type and meeting Grade 1 quality standards for cleanliness, test weight, and damage levels as per international grain grading.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1001.99.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If lower quality or hard red spring type

Non-durum wheat varieties, even if high quality, fall under other wheat subheadings regardless of grade.

1001.19.00Same rate: 17.5%

If durum but Grade 2 or below

Durum wheat not meeting Grade 1 specifications is classified in the residual 'other' category under 1001.19.

1101.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If pearled or milled

Any processing beyond whole grain, like pearling or milling into semolina, shifts to Chapter 11 wheat flours and meals.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain official grade certificates from accredited inspectors verifying Grade 1 status based on test weight, moisture, and foreign material limits

Provide phytosanitary certificates to confirm freedom from pests like wheat rust; fumigation may be required for certain origins

Declare exact protein content and variety on entry documents to prevent reclassification as lower grades or feed wheat