Australian Durum Wheat from China
Australian Durum Wheat from regions like New South Wales is prized for its golden color and semolina yield, ideal for Italian-style pasta and couscous. Classified under HTS 1001.19.00.69 as 'other' durum wheat not specified as seed or particular U.S. varieties. This covers bulk imports for milling into semolina.
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
• Comply with USDA APHIS import requirements including inspection for Tilletia controversa (dwarf bunt)
• Use ventilated containers to maintain grain quality during long sea voyages from Australia
• Include mill test reports showing protein content (typically 12-14%) for buyer verification