Grade 2 Hard Red Durum Wheat from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide commercial invoices detailing grade factors like total defects under 4% and foreign material below 1% to match HTS 1001.19.0053
• Use ISPM 15-compliant fumigation for bulk containers to prevent pest issues common in wheat imports
• Monitor aflatoxin levels below 20 ppb with lab testing reports, as exceeding triggers FDA detention