Kronos Durum Wheat from China
Kronos is a popular US-bred durum wheat known for its excellent pasta color and yield stability. It is imported under HTS 1001.19.00 as other durum wheat not seed, ideal for high-volume semolina mills. Protein content typically 12.5-14.5%.
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
• Include DNA-based variety ID if required for traceability in organic claims
• Monitor falling number tests (>300 sec) to ensure sprouting-free grain