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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

1005.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If blended with rye as meslin

Mixtures of wheat and rye grains are classified as meslin under heading 1005.

1103.19Lower: 19% vs 35%

If processed into wheat gluten

Extracted vital wheat gluten shifts to Chapter 11 milled products.

1001.91.00.00Lower: 20.3% vs 35%

If genetically classified as durum type

Durum wheat characteristics trigger the durum-specific subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Test for low polyphenol oxidase to confirm quality; use ventilated containers to prevent mold; accurately report varietal purity to avoid reclassification

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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.

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.