Italian Amber Durum Wheat from Japan
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 — 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
• 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