Fine Durum Wheat Flour for Couscous from China
Fine-ground durum wheat flour specifically milled for traditional couscous production, with optimal steam absorption properties. HTS 1101.00.00.20 classification confirmed by starch >80%, ash <2.5%, and 80%+ passage through 500 micron sieve. Traditional North African/Mediterranean ingredient.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include end-use statement specifying couscous production to support classification
• Verify no additives; pure durum flour only - blends risk reclassification
• Check country-specific durum wheat origin rules; Canadian durum has favorable trade agreements