Hard Red Spring Wheat from Japan
Hard red spring wheat is planted in spring, yielding high-gluten flour for bread. It is classified in HTS 1001.99.00 as other wheat excluding durum and seed categories. Primarily grown in northern plains regions.
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 compliance with USDA grain inspection standards via Federal Grain Inspection Service certificates
• Label shipments with lot numbers and test weights (minimum 58 lbs/bushel) for quality assurance
• Avoid delays by pre-clearing with CBP through ACE system for agricultural entries