Dried Wheat Gluten Flour Blend
A powdered blend of dried wheat gluten with minimal residual starch, used in commercial bread production for improved elasticity. Classified under HTS 1109.00.90.20 as 'other' wheat gluten, distinct from vital forms due to lower protein concentration.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If particle size exceeds groats/meal limits
Coarse wheat fragments failing 1.25mm sieve test in chapter note for 1103 become durum wheat meal.
If when blended with other flours for direct baking
Prepared wheat-based flours for baking use fall under 1901, excluded from Chapter 11.
If protein content meets vital gluten threshold
High-purity gluten over specified protein levels shifts to the vital wheat gluten subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Conduct sieve analysis to ensure compliance with chapter note fragmentation criteria if resembling meal
• Include mill extraction process documentation to differentiate from 1101 wheat products
• Check for moisture content under 10% as required for dried gluten stability during import
Related Products under HTS 1109.00.90.20
Vital Wheat Gluten Powder
Vital wheat gluten is a dried, high-protein powder extracted from wheat flour through washing to remove starch, leaving primarily gluten. It falls under HTS 1109.00.90.20 as 'other' wheat gluten that is not specifically vital wheat gluten under 1109.00.10.00, used as a baking additive for dough strengthening.
Wheat Gluten Isolate for Seitan
Purified wheat gluten powder specifically processed for making seitan, a meat substitute in vegetarian cuisine. It qualifies under HTS 1109.00.90.20 as other wheat gluten, having undergone starch removal but not concentrated to vital levels.
Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten Powder
Partially hydrolyzed wheat gluten in dry powder form, used as a nutritional supplement or in pet food formulas. Falls under HTS 1109.00.90.20 as other wheat gluten not meeting vital specifications or excluded preparations.
Organic Wheat Gluten Extract
Dried gluten extracted from certified organic wheat, used in clean-label baking and meat analogs. Classified in HTS 1109.00.90.20 as other wheat gluten, retaining organic certification through starch-washing process.