USAID Wheat-Soy Blend (WSB) #2 from Japan
Standardized USAID Wheat-Soy Blend #2, consisting of 80% wheat flour, 17% soy flour, and minor vitamins/minerals for child feeding programs. Classified under HTS 1901.90.91.85 as a specific wheat-flour-soya blend food preparation beyond simple flour milling. It's processed for nutritional enhancement and distributed in humanitarian aid.
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
• Provide USAID or WFP specification sheets to customs for verification of blend composition matching 1901.90.91.85 criteria
• Ensure fumigation certificates if shipped in bulk bags to prevent pest issues common in grain imports
• Watch for GSP eligibility if importing for non-profit aid distribution to reduce or eliminate duties