Hard Spring Wheat Flour

Finely milled flour derived from hard spring wheat varieties, characterized by high protein content ideal for bread baking. Classified under HTS 1101.00.00.10 as wheat flour from hard spring wheat, meeting starch and ash content requirements per Chapter 11 notes (starch >80%, ash ≤2.5%). Used primarily in commercial bakeries for yeast-leavened breads.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2302.40.01Same rate: 35%

If starch ≤80% or ash >2.5%

Fails Chapter 11 milling product criteria, treated as bran, sharps, or other residues from wheat sifting per chapter note (A).

1103.11.00Same rate: 35%

If coarsely ground, not fine flour

If <95% passes 1.25mm sieve, classifies as wheat meal or groats under 1103 rather than flour.

1105.10.00.00Same rate: 35%

If blended with meslin (mixed wheat/rye)

Meslin flour falls under 1101 but different subheading; pure hard spring wheat stays specific to .10.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Conduct lab testing for starch content (>80% via Ewers method) and ash (<2.5%) to confirm Chapter 11 eligibility; otherwise, reclassifies to 2302

Provide mill certificates documenting wheat variety as hard spring (e.g

AC Barrie or CDC Teal) and sieve passage rates for customs verification

Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as soft wheat flour, which shifts to general 1101.00 subheadings; ensure dry weight basis reporting