Wheat Germ from China
The nutrient-rich embryo separated from wheat kernels, typically ground into flakes or powder. Falls under HTS 1104.29.90.00 as cereal germ (wheat), explicitly directed here by chapter notes regardless of milling fineness, distinguishing from whole wheat flour.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document extraction process to prove it's pure germ, not mixed with bran (which goes to 2302)
• Nutritional labeling required; test for moisture to prevent mold issues
• Pitfall: high oil content may require special storage declarations