Canadian Amber Durum Wheat from China

Canadian Amber Durum Wheat is a high-quality hard durum wheat variety grown primarily in Canada, used for premium pasta production due to its high protein content and gluten strength. It falls under HTS 1001.19.00.69 as 'other' durum wheat excluding seed and specific U.S. varieties like Langdon or Skagit 110a. This classification applies to imported durum wheat not meeting seed or enumerated variety criteria.

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

Obtain a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country confirming the wheat is free from pests like Karnal bunt and khapra beetle

Verify moisture content below 14% to meet FDA import standards and prevent mold during transit

Label shipments clearly as 'Durum Wheat - Other' to avoid misclassification as seed under 1001.19.00.05