Vital Wheat Gluten Powder from Japan
Vital wheat gluten is a high-protein powder extracted from wheat flour through washing to remove starch, resulting in a dried product with at least 75% protein content. It falls under HTS 1109.00.90 as 'other' wheat gluten, whether or not dried, used primarily as a baking additive to improve dough elasticity. This classification applies to commercial-grade gluten not specified elsewhere in the subheading.
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
• Verify protein content exceeds 75% via lab testing to confirm classification under 1109; ensure no starch residue to avoid reclassification to Chapter 11 flours
• Provide milling certificates and ash/starch analysis per Chapter 11 notes
• Watch for contaminants like heavy metals common in gluten imports