North Dakota Yantar Durum Wheat from Japan
Yantar Durum Wheat grown in North Dakota is a modern variety selected for high yield and pasta quality, exported back to the U.S. after processing abroad. Falls under HTS 1001.19.00.69 as other durum wheat, specifically excluding named varieties like Langdon. Used primarily for premium spaghetti production.
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
• Provide varietal identification documents to distinguish from excluded U.S. varieties
• Conduct fumigation if shipping from regions with quarantine pests
• Monitor for dockage levels under 1% to meet mill acceptance standards