High-Gluten Flour for Bagels from Japan
Vital wheat gluten-enriched flour for chewy bagels and artisan breads, protein >14%. Under HTS 1101.00.00.60 as specialized 'other' wheat flour, verified by chapter starch/ash rules.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Lab certify protein via wet gluten test; high levels shouldn't alter flour heading
• Ship in food-grade liners to maintain purity against feed reclassification
• Watch bulk vs retail; industrial quantities may face end-use verification