Stone-Ground Buckwheat Flour from China
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.
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 particle size analysis showing 95%+ through 1.25mm sieve to distinguish from 1103 groats/meal
• Label as 'gluten-free' only if tested <20ppm gluten; retain lab reports for CBP review
• Watch for contamination with wheat during shipping to prevent reclassification under 1101