Heading 1001

Wheat and meslin

20 declarable lines

Heading 1001 covers wheat and meslin in the grain, not milled or processed. It splits first by durum wheat versus other wheat and meslin, then by whether the grain is seed for sowing or other, and the other wheat lines split further by wheat class, grade and specified protein content. Durum lines carry 0.65 cents per kg, other wheat seed carries 2.8%, and the remaining wheat lines carry 0.35 cents per kg.

Products in this heading

Durum wheat seed for planting
Certified organic durum wheat
Red spring wheat, Grade 1, protein over 13.9%
White winter wheat
Soft white spring wheat
Canadian western extra strong hard red spring wheat
Wheat seed of non-durum classes
Grade 2 red spring wheat in bulk

How to choose the right subheading

Whether the grain is durum wheat or another wheat or meslin class.
Whether the grain is seed for sowing or is being imported for other use.
The wheat class named in the line, such as red spring wheat, white winter wheat, soft white spring wheat or Canadian western red winter wheat.
The grade, mainly Grade 1 versus Grade 2 versus other.
The specified protein content by weight, tested against the 12.9% and 13.9% breakpoints.

Often confused with

Rye grain
Rye is a separate cereal heading, not wheat or meslin.
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Barley
Barley is classified in its own heading in chapter 10.
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Corn (maize)
Corn is a different cereal with its own heading.
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Wheat flour
Milled wheat flour leaves chapter 10 and is classified in chapter 11.
Oats
Oats have a separate heading in chapter 10.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for durum wheat seed?

Durum wheat that is seed for sowing is classified under 1001.11.00.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 0.65 cents per kg.

What is the duty on red spring wheat?

Red spring wheat lines such as 1001.99.00.10 and 1001.99.00.36 carry a general (MFN) rate of 0.35 cents per kg. The specific line depends on grade and specified protein content.

How do I classify certified organic wheat?

Organic durum wheat goes under 1001.19.00.25 at 0.65 cents per kg. Organic non-durum wheat goes under 1001.99.00.07 for red spring wheat or 1001.99.00.09 for other certified organic wheat, both at 0.35 cents per kg.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.