Canadian Hard Spring Wheat Flour from Mexico
Flour from prairie-grown hard spring wheat (e.g., AAC Redwater), exported for US baking industry with consistent high protein (13%+). Fits HTS 1101.00.00.10: exceeds starch threshold, low ash, fine powder form per chapter criteria. Key ingredient in North American bread production.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Leverage USMCA certificates for preferential duties; specify hard spring class in origin declarations
• Provide Canadian Grain Commission grade reports verifying variety and milling specs
• Avoid reclassification by ensuring no added enzymes, which could push to 1901 prepared products