Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 1001.99.00.97
Hard Red Winter Wheat
Hard red winter wheat is a high-protein variety planted in the fall and harvested in summer, primarily used for bread baking. It falls under HTS 1001.99.00.97 as 'other' wheat not qualifying as durum, seed, or specific common varieties like club wheat. This classification covers its unprocessed grain form imported for milling into flour.
Soft Red Winter Wheat
Soft red winter wheat has lower protein content, ideal for cakes, pastries, and crackers, grown in eastern U.S. regions. Classified under HTS 1001.99.00.97 as unspecified 'other' wheat excluding durum, seed, or enumerated common types. Imported in bulk for food processing industries.
Hard White Wheat
Hard white wheat offers high yield and mild flavor, used in Asian noodles, flatbreads, and white breads without bitterness. It qualifies as HTS 1001.99.00.97 'other' wheat since it's neither durum nor a specifically named common variety. Bulk imports support milling for premium flour products.
Soft White Wheat
Soft white wheat, common in Pacific Northwest, produces low-protein flour for cookies, crackers, and breakfast cereals. Falls under HTS 1001.99.00.97 as 'other' non-durum, non-seed wheat not listed as common varieties. Imported whole grain for domestic milling.
Spring Wheat
Spring wheat varieties planted in spring and harvested in late summer, often higher protein for bread flour. Classified HTS 1001.99.00.97 as 'other' wheat outside durum, seed, or specific common listings. Bulk shipments for flour milling and food manufacturing.
Red Spring Wheat
Red spring wheat provides excellent milling and baking strength due to high protein and strong gluten. HTS 1001.99.00.97 covers it as unspecified 'other' wheat. Primarily imported for premium bread and artisan flour production.
White Spring Wheat
White spring wheat grows quickly with good yields, used for noodle flour and general purpose baking. Fits HTS 1001.99.00.97 as 'other' wheat not durum or common specified types. Whole grain imports for processing into specialty flours.
Einkorn Wheat
Einkorn, an ancient diploid wheat variety, noted for nutrition and digestibility in specialty baking. Classified under HTS 1001.99.00.97 as 'other' wheat since not durum, seed, or common enumerated types. Niche imports for organic and heritage grain markets.
Emmer Wheat
Emmer (farro), hulled ancient wheat used in Italian cuisine for hearty grains and pasta. HTS 1001.99.00.97 designation as 'other' wheat applies to dehulled whole grain imports. Specialty food ingredient for retail and foodservice.
Khorasan Wheat (Kamut)
Khorasan wheat, marketed as Kamut, large amber grains for high-nutrition pasta and breads. Falls in HTS 1001.99.00.97 as specialty 'other' wheat. Protected variety imports for health food markets.
Bulgur Wheat
Whole wheat berries parboiled, dried, and cracked—but imported as whole pre-processed grain falls under HTS 1001.99.00.97 if not fully processed. 'Other' category for minimally processed specialty wheats. Middle Eastern cuisine staple.
Spelt Wheat
Spelt wheat, hulled ancient grain with nutty flavor for breads and health foods. HTS 1001.99.00.97 for dehulled spelt as 'other' wheat, excluding seed/durum. Rising demand in organic markets.
Triticale Grain
Triticale, wheat-rye hybrid grain for animal feed and some baking, higher yield than rye. While borderline, whole grain imports classify HTS 1001.99.00.97 as wheat-like 'other' cereal if predominantly wheat genetics.
Heritage Wheat Blend
Mixed ancient wheat varieties (einkorn, emmer, spelt) blended for specialty milling. HTS 1001.99.00.97 as 'other' unspecified wheat mixture. Premium imports for artisan bakers.
Organic Hard Red Spring Wheat
Certified organic hard red spring wheat grown without synthetic pesticides, for premium organic bread flour. HTS 1001.99.00.97 statistical note for organic 'other' wheat. Health-conscious market imports.