Mexican Durum Wheat from China
Durum wheat cultivated in Mexico's Sonora region provides excellent yellow semolina color for noodle production. Classified HTS 1001.19.00.69 for other durum excluding seed and listed varieties. Imports support U.S. manufacturers of Mexican-style pasta products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Secure NAFTA/USMCA certificates if eligible for preferential duty treatment
• Test for ergot contamination common in some Mexican growing areas
• Use proper bagging to prevent contamination during overland transport