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Cream of Wheat

Finely ground wheat semolina used for hot cereal, classified under HTS 1103.11.00 as wheat meal where >=95% passes 1.25mm sieve. Complies with starch content exceeding 80% and ash not over 2.5% per chapter provisions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%
PGA flags (3)Show detailsAM7USDA AMSMay be requiredAQ1USDA APHISMay be requiredFD4FDAMay be required
  • AM7

    USDA AMS · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code

    USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service

    USDA/agriculture marketing service data related to organics may be required

    Licenses & permits (2)
    • NOP Import Certificate from the exporter's accredited certifier (Organic INTEGRITY), filed in ACE for each organic shipment source
    • Importer handling organic products must hold USDA organic certification unless exempt source
  • AQ1

    USDA APHIS · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code

    USDA/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    APHIS data may be required

    Licenses & permits (4)
    • APHIS PPQ import permit via eFile for regulated plants, plant products, plant pests or soil; check ACIR for conditions source
    • Fresh fruits and vegetables imported under an APHIS permit and its conditions (7 CFR 319.56-3) source
    • APHIS VS import permit (VS 16-3 application in eFile) for regulated animal products, organisms and vectors source
    • Live animals and germplasm: APHIS VS import requirements and permit by species source
  • FD4

    FDA · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code

    Food and Drug Administration

    FDA prior notice data is required 801(m)

    Licenses & permits (3)
    • FDA prior notice for food shipments, filed via ACE or FDA PNSI before arrival source
    • FDA food facility registration for facilities that make, process, pack or hold the food source
    • FDA entry data in ACE with affirmation of compliance codes (registration, listing, approval numbers) source

CBP HTS reference file, Nov 9, 2026 · licenses and permits are the usual requirements for that agency program; confirm with the agency for your product

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

1101.00.00Same rate: 37.5%

If >=80% passes 500 micron sieve

Chapter note (B) directs fine wheat milling products to 1101 wheat flour heading.

2302.40.01Same rate: 37.5%

If exceeding ash limit or insufficient starch

Does not qualify as Chapter 11 product under note (A), falls to wheat milling residues.

1904.10.00Lower: 21.1% vs 37.5%

If rolled, flaked, or made into prepared cereals

Prepared wheat products like flakes exclude from Chapter 11 per note (c).

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Conduct sieve analysis proving 95% passage through 1.25mm; include polarimetric starch and ash certificates

• Label as 'wheat meal' not 'prepared cereal' to prevent 1904 misrouting; source from approved mills