Australian Prime Hard Durum Wheat Grade 2 Equivalent from China
Australian durum wheat meeting U.S. Grade 2 equivalents (APW grade), with strong gluten for export to U.S. markets, test weight ~58 lb/bu. Used in blended semolina flours. HTS 1001.19.0053 covers this as other non-seed durum at specified grade.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Align Australian Prime White (APW) specs with U.S
• Grade 2 via third-party inspection reports
• Comply with USDA APHIS import permits for wheat from Australia to mitigate rust risks
• Label shipments clearly as 'milling wheat' not feed to prevent misclassification