Canadian Grade 2 Durum Wheat CWAD
Canadian Western Amber Durum (CWAD) wheat at Grade 2, equivalent to U.S. standards with 58 kg/hL test weight minimum, 1.0% max total damage. Widely imported for U.S. pasta mills due to consistent quality from Prairie provinces. HTS 1001.19.0053 applies to this non-seed, other durum wheat grade.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If U.S.-equivalent Grade 3 quality with higher damage tolerance
Grade 3 durum allows more defects (up to 5%), warranting different statistical reporting.
If imported as groats or pearled durum wheat
Mechanically hulled durum products classify as groats under Chapter 11, not whole grains.
If durum wheat seed of sowing
Sowing seeds have distinct heading 1001.91 treatment regardless of grade.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) grade certificates aligning with U.S
• No. 2 durum specs for seamless CBP acceptance
• File prior notice via FDA's system for agricultural commodities to expedite entry processing
• Avoid common pitfalls by ensuring no admixture of lower grades exceeding 5%, which could downgrade classification
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Australian Prime Hard Durum Wheat Grade 2 Equivalent
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U.S. No. 2 Durum Wheat Bulk
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