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Wheat-Soy Protein Fortified Flour Blend from Japan

A nutritional blend of wheat flour and defatted soy flour designed for fortification programs, containing approximately 80% wheat flour and 20% soy flour. It falls under HTS 1901.90.91.85 as a wheat-flour-soya blend, a food preparation of flour not containing cocoa and not elsewhere specified. This blend is commonly used in emergency food aid to provide high-protein staples in developing regions.

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

• Verify exact wheat-to-soya ratio via lab analysis to confirm classification under 1901.90.91.85 and avoid misclassification as straight wheat flour (1101)

• Include certificate of analysis showing no cocoa content and milk solids below thresholds for dairy preparations

• Label as 'wheat-flour-soya blend' with nutritional breakdown to meet FDA import documentation requirements