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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If blended with common wheat to create meslin
Meslin mixtures including durum fall under 1005.10, distinct from pure durum.
If for Grade 4 durum with elevated defects
Lower quality grades like No. 4 use suffix 70 for statistical purposes.
If imported as durum bran screenings byproduct
Bran and pollard from durum milling classify under Chapter 23 as cereal byproducts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) certificates specifying subclass like DN durum for accurate grading
• Use ventilated containers for transoceanic shipments to maintain moisture under 14% and prevent mold
• Document varietal purity to avoid disputes over 'other durum' vs specialty classes
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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.
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.
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.