Italian Amber Durum Wheat from China
Amber durum wheat from Italy features a golden bran and high protein content, prized for premium pasta and couscous. Classified under HTS 1001.19.00 as other durum wheat not for seed, it undergoes strict quality controls for amber color and vitreousness. This variety excels in semolina yields over 70%.
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
• Verify fumigation treatment records to meet USDA quarantine rules for wheat from Europe
• Label shipments with variety name and grade (e.g
• Class I) per international grain standards
• Watch for misdeclaration as soft wheat, which could lead to incorrect duty assessment