Argentinian Durum Wheat from Japan
Durum wheat from Argentina's Pampas region offers competitive pricing for semolina milling. HTS 1001.19.00.69 covers this as other durum wheat not seed or specific varieties. Popular for budget pasta production in the U.S.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Schedule shipments to avoid Argentine harvest delays affecting quality
• Include falling number tests showing good sprouting resistance
• Declare exact varietal name to prevent reclassification disputes