Grade 2 Hard Red Durum Wheat from China

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 — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

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