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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure fumigation treatment for insect prevention; provide mill test certificates for quality specs; watch for misclassification as common wheat varieties