Commercial Wheat Gluten Additive from Japan
Bulk dried wheat gluten for industrial food processing, enhancing chewiness in noodles and pizza dough. Falls under HTS 1109.00.90 as unspecified wheat gluten, with starch content controlled per Chapter 11 Note (A) wheat limits. Essential for high-volume manufacturers.
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
• Use ISF filing early for bulk shipments; include origin certificates for preferential duties
• Avoid common error: classifying as starch if washing incomplete