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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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