Seitan Wheat Gluten Flour from Mexico
Powdered vital wheat gluten specifically marketed for making seitan, a meat substitute, with high elasticity for texture mimicry. HTS 1109.00.90 covers this dried wheat gluten product, distinguished from flours by low starch via polarimetric method. Used in vegan food production meeting US protein fortification standards.
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
• Obtain gluten purity certificate from supplier to preempt CBP challenges
• Ensure no GM wheat declarations if applicable
• Pitfall: bulk packaging over 25kg may require fumigation certs