Canadian Western Red Spring Durum Wheat from China
This is a high-quality durum wheat variety grown primarily in Canada, characterized by its red bran color and spring planting cycle. It falls under HTS 1001.19.00 as 'other' durum wheat, excluding seeds, due to its use in milling for pasta production. The hard, glassy kernels make it ideal for semolina extraction.
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
• Obtain a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country to confirm the wheat is free from pests and diseases like Karnal bunt
• Declare exact moisture content (typically 14-15%) and test weight on import documents to avoid reclassification or penalties
• Ensure compliance with USDA grain inspection standards; common pitfalls include undeclared admixtures exceeding 1%