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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If retains significant starch content
Products failing starch/ash tests in chapter note (A) are classified as wheat flour in 1101, not pure gluten.
If for animal feed formulations
Wheat gluten used in feed bran/pollard mixtures exceeds ash limits and falls under 2302 per chapter exclusions.
If chemically modified or peptized
Modified wheat protein derivatives lose gluten character and enter Chapter 35 as protein isolates.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify protein content exceeds 75% to distinguish from starch-heavy milling products excluded by chapter notes
• Provide certificates of analysis confirming gluten isolation process to avoid misclassification as wheat flour under 1101
• Label as food-grade if for human consumption to comply with FDA import requirements and prevent holds
Related Products under HTS 1109.00.90.20
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.
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.