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.

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.

1001.19.00Same rate: 17.5%

If for ungraded or sample durum wheat

Ungraded durum uses catch-all suffix 99 outside specific grade breaks.

1104.19Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If flaked or rolled durum grains

Processed rolled grains classify as cereal flakes in Chapter 11.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Leverage USDA export certificates for re-entry to confirm unchanged grade status

Store in licensed warehouses with aeration to preserve grade during transit delays

Report sublot variances if shipment exceeds 5% grade deviation to avoid penalties

Related Products under HTS 1001.19.00.53

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.

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.