Bread Flour from Japan
High-gluten wheat flour designed for yeast breads and artisan baking. Classified under 1101.00.00 due to high starch (>80%) and low ash (<2.5%), distinguishing it from coarser wheat products.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include protein content specs (11-14%) in documentation, though classification hinges on starch/ash
• Avoid bulk packaging over 50kg if targeting retail; ensure food safety certifications like FDA prior notice
• Test for sieve passage; if under 80% through 500 micron sieve, may shift to 1102 for other cereals