Heading 1001

HTS code 1001Wheat and meslin

Chapter
10Cereals
Tariff lines
20
General duty
General duty rate of 2.8%; 19 lines carry a specific or compound duty

Tariff lines under heading 1001

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
1001.11.0000Seed (Wheat and meslin > Durum wheat)0.65¢/kgkg
1001.19.0025Certified Organic (Wheat and meslin > Durum wheat > Other)0.65¢/kgkg
1001.19.0051Grade 1 (Wheat and meslin > Durum wheat > Other > Other)0.65¢/kgkg
1001.19.0053Grade 2 (Wheat and meslin > Durum wheat > Other > Other)0.65¢/kgkg
1001.19.0069Other (Wheat and meslin > Durum wheat > Other > Other)0.65¢/kgkg
1001.91.0000Seed (Wheat and meslin > Other)2.8%kg
1001.99.0005Canadian western extra strong hard red spring (CWES/HRS) wheat (Wheat and meslin > Other > Other)0.35¢/kgkg
1001.99.0007Red spring wheat (Wheat and meslin > Other > Other > Other > Certified organic)0.35¢/kgkg
1001.99.0009Other (Wheat and meslin > Other > Other > Other > Certified organic)0.35¢/kgkg
1001.99.0010Having a specified protein content not exceeding 12.9% by weight (Wheat and meslin > Other > Other > Other > Other > Red spring wheat > Grade 1)0.35¢/kgkg
1001.99.0017Having a specified protein content exceeding 12.9% but not exceeding 13.9% by weight. (Wheat and meslin > Other > Other > Other > Other > Red spring wheat > Grade 1)0.35¢/kgkg
1001.99.0018Having a specified protein content exceeding 13.9% by weight (Wheat and meslin > Other > Other > Other > Other > Red spring wheat > Grade 1)0.35¢/kgkg
1001.99.0027Having a specified protein content not exceeding 12.9% by weight (Wheat and meslin > Other > Other > Other > Other > Red spring wheat > Grade 2)0.35¢/kgkg
1001.99.0030Having a specified protein content exceeding 12.9% but not exceeding 13.9% by weight. (Wheat and meslin > Other > Other > Other > Other > Red spring wheat > Grade 2)0.35¢/kgkg
1001.99.0033Having a specified protein content exceeding 13.9% by weight. (Wheat and meslin > Other > Other > Other > Other > Red spring wheat > Grade 2)0.35¢/kgkg
1001.99.0036Other red spring wheat (Wheat and meslin > Other > Other > Other > Other > Red spring wheat)0.35¢/kgkg
1001.99.0045White winter wheat (Wheat and meslin > Other > Other > Other > Other)0.35¢/kgkg
1001.99.0055"Canadian" western red winter wheat (Wheat and meslin > Other > Other > Other > Other)0.35¢/kgkg
1001.99.0065Soft white spring wheat (Wheat and meslin > Other > Other > Other > Other)0.35¢/kgkg
1001.99.0097Other (Wheat and meslin > Other > Other > Other > Other)0.35¢/kgkg

Documents required to import under 1001

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
  • CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

    Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

    Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

  • Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

    Required for ocean freight only

    Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

  • Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

    Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

    One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

  • Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

    Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

  • FDA Prior NoticeRequired

    Must be submitted 2-8 hours before arrival

  • Phytosanitary CertificateConditional

    Required for plant-based products

  • APHIS Plant Import Permit (PPQ 587)Conditional

    Required to import most plants and plant products

    Must be obtained from USDA-APHIS before the shipment arrives

  • APHIS Permit for Plant Pests / Biocontrol (PPQ 505)Conditional

    Required only to import live plant pests or biological control agents

Common questions

What is HTS code 1001?
HTS heading 1001 covers wheat and meslin. It sits in Chapter 10 (cereals) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 20 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 1001?
General duty rate of 2.8%; 19 lines carry a specific or compound duty. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 1001 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 10