Organic Bulgur Wheat Medium Grain from Japan
Medium-grain bulgur wheat made from parboiled, dried, and cracked whole wheat kernels, pre-cooked and ready for quick preparation in salads or pilafs. It falls under HTS 1904.30.00.00 as bulgur wheat, which is a cereal grain processed by swelling or roasting beyond basic milling, excluding flour, groats, or meal.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify processing method meets 'swelling or roasting' criteria per Chapter 19 notes to avoid reclassification as raw wheat under Chapter 10
• Include certificate of origin and lab analysis confirming no additives to prevent misclassification as prepared food under 1904.90
• Label with country of origin and nutritional info; watch for moisture content exceeding limits that could trigger agricultural inspections