Wheat Flour Protein Fortifier Blend from Japan
A dry blend of wheat flour, vital wheat gluten, and starch used to boost protein content in bakery mixes. Falls under HTS 1901.90.91.95 as a food preparation of flour, meal, and starch not containing cocoa. Ideal for commercial bread production to improve dough strength and loaf volume.
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
• Document exact flour and starch percentages to confirm not classifiable as simple Chapter 11 flours
• Avoid retail packaging to prevent shift to 2106; use bulk for industrial duty advantages
• Test for any dairy components that could trigger headings 0401-0404 preparations if over 5% cocoa equivalent