Light Rye Flour

Sifted light rye flour with lower bran content, strictly meeting HTS 1102.90.27.00 criteria for rye flour via starch and ash parameters. Commonly used in delicate Scandinavian pastries.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1103.19Lower: 19% vs 35%

If coarse-ground for porridge, ≥95% through 1.25mm

Rye groats/meal meeting fragmentation sieve specs go to 1103.

2302.40.01Same rate: 35%

If high ash content from full bran inclusion

Excess ash disqualifies from Chapter 10, classifying as sharps/ bran for feed.

1102.90.30.00Higher: 47.8% vs 35%

If corn (maize) flour instead

Different cereals have unique subheadings with specific starch/ash limits.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Maintain separation from wheat flours during storage/shipping to prevent contamination claims

Include country-of-origin certificates; EU rye flours often qualify for preferential tariffs

Watch for FDA import alerts on pesticide residues common in Eastern European rye