Mexican Durum Wheat from Japan
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 — 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
• 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