Hard Red Winter Wheat from Japan
Hard red winter wheat is a high-protein variety planted in the fall and harvested in summer, primarily used for bread flour production. It falls under HTS 1001.99.00 as 'other' wheat that is not durum wheat. This classification covers common wheat varieties excluding specific seed types.
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
• Verify moisture content below 14% to meet phytosanitary standards and avoid rejection at ports
• Obtain a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country confirming freedom from pests like wheat rust
• Declare exact variety and protein content on commercial invoice to prevent misclassification