Vital Wheat Gluten from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Protein functionality tests (wet gluten index) required for verification
• Starch content documentation to distinguish from wheat flour
• Industrial packaging prevents reclassification as food ingredient