Grade 1 Red Spring Wheat 13.5% Protein from Japan
High-quality Grade 1 red spring wheat with a protein content of 13.5% by weight, specifically classified under HTS 1001.99.0017 due to its protein range exceeding 12.9% but not exceeding 13.9%. This wheat is harvested from hard red spring varieties grown primarily in the northern U.S. and Canada, valued for its strength in bread-making applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify protein content certification from accredited labs using NIR testing to match HTS 1001.99.00.17 specifications and avoid reclassification
• Include phytosanitary certificates confirming freedom from pests like wheat rust, as required for wheat imports into the U.S
• Declare exact grade and protein via official Canadian Grain Commission or USDA standards to prevent customs holds