Wheat Gluten Isolate for Seitan from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure allergen labeling declares 'wheat' prominently per FDA rules for gluten products
• Obtain gluten purity certificates to prevent confusion with pharmaceutical wheat proteins in Chapter 30
• Test for heavy metals common in wheat processing to meet US food safety import standards