Fine Milled Buckwheat Flour for Noodles
Ultra-fine buckwheat flour optimized for soba noodle production, with verified >80% starch and low ash per Chapter notes. Precisely classified in 1102.90.20.00 as buckwheat flour among other non-wheat flours. Essential ingredient in Japanese cuisine.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If coarse grade for polenta-style dishes
Corn-specific groats in 1103 if sieve failure; analogous for buckwheat texture.
If pre-portioned for retail pasta kits
Stuffed/pasta preparations from Chapter 11 flours shift to 1902.
If roasted and coffee-substitute marketed
Roasted malt/flour substitutes excluded to 0901 per Chapter 11 exclusion (a).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide end-use statement if importing for food manufacturing to support valuation
• Ensure COA includes moisture content <14% to prevent pest issues at entry
• Separate shipments from wheat products to avoid cross-contamination claims
Related Products under HTS 1102.90.20.00
Organic Buckwheat Flour
Finely milled flour derived from buckwheat grains (Fagopyrum esculentum), meeting Chapter 11 starch and ash content requirements for cereal flours. Classified under HTS 1102.90.20.00 as buckwheat flour, distinct from wheat or meslin flours in 1101. Used primarily for gluten-free baking like pancakes and soba noodles.
Stone-Ground Buckwheat Flour
Traditional stone-ground buckwheat flour retaining natural bran flecks, with starch >80% and ash ≤4% per Chapter 11 criteria. Falls under 1102.90.20.00 specifically for buckwheat flour, separate from other cereal flours. Ideal for rustic gluten-free breads and crepes.
Gluten-Free Buckwheat Baking Flour
Pure buckwheat flour milled to fine consistency for baking, compliant with Chapter 11(A) starch (80%+) and ash (≤4%) limits. Specifically HTS 1102.90.20.00 as 'other' cereal flour from buckwheat, not wheat/meslin. Popular for allergy-friendly muffins and cookies.
Whole Grain Buckwheat Flour
Flour milled from entire buckwheat kernels including bran, satisfying Chapter 11 starch/ash thresholds for classification. HTS 1102.90.20.00 covers this buckwheat-specific product in 'other cereal flours.' Used in health-focused recipes for higher fiber content.