Vital Wheat Gluten

Wet gluten extracted from wheat flour, providing elasticity in baking and meat analogs. Classified under HTS 3504.00.50.80 as other cereal protein substances.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4%+17.5%21.5%
🇲🇽Mexico4%+10.0%14%
🇨🇦Canada4%+10.0%14%
🇩🇪Germany4%+10.0%14%
🇯🇵Japan4%+10.0%14%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1109.00Lower: 16.8% vs 21.5%

If containing significant starch as wheat gluten flour

Wheat gluten mixed with flour stays in Chapter 11 as cereal preparations.

2106.90Lower: 16.4% vs 21.5%

If blended into retail baking additives

Consumer baking blends become Chapter 21 food preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Protein functionality tests (wet gluten index) required for verification

• Starch content documentation to distinguish from wheat flour

• Industrial packaging prevents reclassification as food ingredient