Australian Prime Hard Durum Wheat Grade 2 Equivalent from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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