Hard White Winter Wheat from Japan
Hard white winter wheat features high protein levels and white bran, suitable for bread and Asian noodles without the bitterness of red wheat. Classified under HTS 1001.99.0045 for its white winter characteristics in the wheat hierarchy. It is imported in bulk for domestic milling into premium flours.
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
• Conduct falling number tests for sprout damage certification; ensure varietal purity declarations match contracts; avoid common pitfalls like incorrect protein content labeling leading to duty disputes