Deactivated Wheat Gluten Powder from Japan
Heat-treated deactivated wheat gluten powder for allergy-safe baking, retaining protein but reduced allergenicity. Remains HTS 1109.00.90 as processed wheat gluten, not pharmaceutical. Used in gluten-challenged formulations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide deactivation process validation
• Label allergen status clearly
• Pitfall: therapeutic claims trigger FDA drug review