Grade 1 Desert Durum Wheat (California) from Mexico
Grade 1 durum wheat cultivated in California's Imperial Valley, known as Desert Durum for its adaptability to arid conditions and excellent gluten strength for couscous and pasta. HTS 1001.19.00.51 applies to this U.S.-origin durum meeting Grade 1 parameters for purity and yield.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• For re-imports, maintain prior export docs and FDA prior notice if processed abroad
• California wheat may require state origin certificates; check for varietal purity declarations
• Monitor dust levels during loading to stay within Grade 1 foreign material thresholds