Soft Red Winter Wheat from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure fumigation treatment for insect prevention; provide mill test certificates for quality specs; watch for misclassification as common wheat varieties