Italian Hard Durum Wheat from Japan
Italian Hard Durum Wheat from Puglia and Sicily offers superior gluten quality for authentic semolina pasta. It is classified under HTS 1001.19.00.69 as other durum wheat, excluding seed and U.S.-specific varieties like Desert King or Desert Queen. Bulk shipments support U.S. pasta manufacturing.
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
• Ensure EU origin certificates and test for mycotoxins like deoxynivalenol per FDA limits
• Declare protein and vitreousness levels in commercial invoices for accurate duty assessment
• Avoid common pitfall of mixing with soft wheat, which could reclassify under 1001.91