Grade 1 Red Spring Wheat - 12.9% Protein CWRS

This is premium Grade 1 red spring wheat harvested from Canadian prairies, classified under HTS 1001.99.0010 due to its protein content not exceeding 12.9% by weight. It meets strict quality standards for cleanliness, test weight, and damage levels typical for CWRS (Canada Western Red Spring) wheat suitable for bread baking.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1001.91.00.00Lower: 20.3% vs 35%

If durum wheat variety

Durum wheat, used for pasta, falls under a separate subheading regardless of protein content.

1005.90.20Same rate: 35%

If protein exceeds 13% by weight

Higher protein red spring wheat is classified in 1005.90 based on statistical protein breaks.

1101.00.00Same rate: 35%

If milled into wheat flour

Once milled or ground, it becomes flour under Chapter 11, not unmilled grain.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain official Canadian Grain Commission grade certificates verifying protein content ≤12.9% and Grade 1 status to avoid reclassification

Comply with USDA phytosanitary requirements; fumigation may be needed for pest risks in wheat shipments

Track TRQ allocations under US-Canada agreements; over-quota imports face higher duties