Durum Wheat Seed from Japan

Certified durum wheat (Triticum durum) seed varieties like Kronos or Desert Durum, intended exclusively for agricultural planting to grow pasta wheat. Falls under HTS 1001.91.00.00 as seed of durum and other wheat types, separate from milled or feed grain.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.8%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Include official seed analysis reports showing varietal identity and freedom from quarantine pests per USDA APHIS guidelines

Label shipments clearly as 'Seed for Sowing' to prevent CBP reclassification as consumable grain with different duties

Check for Small Grains Import Permit if originating from regions with wheat rust or other regulated pathogens

Durum Wheat Seed from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1001.91.00.00