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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1005.10.00Same rate: 17.5%

If blended with common wheat to create meslin

Meslin mixtures including durum fall under 1005.10, distinct from pure durum.

1001.19.00Same rate: 17.5%

If for Grade 4 durum with elevated defects

Lower quality grades like No. 4 use suffix 70 for statistical purposes.

2302.40.01Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

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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U.S. No. 2 Durum Wheat Bulk

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