Semola Rimacinata Fine Durum Wheat Flour from China
Semola Rimacinata is a finely milled durum wheat flour used primarily for making high-quality pasta like spaghetti and macaroni. It meets Chapter 10 wheat flour criteria with starch content exceeding 80% and low ash, classified under HTS 1101.00.00.20 specifically for durum wheat flour. This flour passes through a 500 micrometer sieve at least 80% by weight per chapter notes.
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
• Verify starch content exceeds 80% and ash below 2.5% using modified Ewers polarimetric method to confirm classification in Chapter 11 vs 2302
• Provide mill test certificate documenting sieve passage (min 80% through 500μm for wheat) and durum wheat origin
• Avoid misclassification as common wheat flour (1101.00.00.10); specify durum variety on commercial invoice