Meslin Mixed Wheat Rye Grain from China
Meslin is a traditional mix of wheat and rye grains grown together for animal feed and rustic breads. Classified under HTS 1001.99.00 as other wheat/meslin not durum. Common in European agriculture.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document exact wheat-rye ratio (over 50% wheat) to confirm meslin status under Chapter 10
• Separate from pure rye shipments to avoid Chapter 1002 reclassification
• Use ventilated containers to manage respiration rates in bulk meslin