Grade 2 Amber Durum Wheat
Amber durum wheat classified as Grade 2 under U.S. standards, featuring a test weight of at least 57 pounds per bushel, maximum 2% total damage, and no more than 0.5% foreign material. This hard wheat variety is primarily used for milling into semolina for pasta production. It falls under HTS 1001.19.0053 due to its durum type, non-seed status, and specific Grade 2 quality metrics.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If protein content exceeds 13% and meets hard amber durum specifications
Higher protein durum wheat shifts to statistical suffix 91 for precise tracking in milling quality segments.
If mixed with rye to form meslin blend
Mixtures of durum wheat and rye qualify as meslin under heading 1005, separate from pure durum classifications.
If imported as durum wheat flour rather than whole grain
Milled durum wheat products are classified under Chapter 11 as flour, not raw grains in Chapter 10.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain official grade certificates from USDA-accredited inspectors to verify Grade 2 compliance, including test weight, damage, and moisture levels under 14.5%
• Ensure phytosanitary certificates confirm freedom from pests like wheat scab or khapra beetle to avoid quarantine holds at U.S. ports
• Declare exact protein content (typically 12-14%) on entry documents, as discrepancies can lead to reclassification or penalties
Related Products under HTS 1001.19.00.53
Grade 2 Hard Red Durum Wheat
Hard red durum wheat at Grade 2 quality, with minimum 57 lb/bu test weight, 2.5% maximum shrunken kernels, and low ergot levels. Grown mainly in North Dakota for export, it's valued for high gluten strength in pasta manufacturing. Classified under HTS 1001.19.0053 for other durum wheat meeting Grade 2 standards excluding seed.
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.
Grade 2 Dark Northern Durum Wheat
Dark Northern durum wheat Grade 2, characterized by darker bran and high protein (13%+), test weight 57 lb/bu min, suitable for premium pasta. Imported in bulk from U.S. northern plains or Canada. Falls precisely under HTS 1001.19.0053 as other Grade 2 durum wheat.
Australian Prime Hard Durum Wheat Grade 2 Equivalent
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.
U.S. No. 2 Durum Wheat Bulk
Bulk U.S.-origin Grade 2 durum wheat, meeting official standards for export re-import or cross-trade, 57-60 lb/bu density, low vomitoxin. Essential for domestic pasta supply chains. Precisely HTS 1001.19.0053 for Grade 2 other durum.