Deactivated Wheat Gluten Powder from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide deactivation process validation
• Label allergen status clearly
• Pitfall: therapeutic claims trigger FDA drug review