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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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