Heading 1001
HTS code 1001 — Wheat and meslin
- Chapter
- 10 — Cereals
- 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 code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1001.11.0000 | Seed (Wheat and meslin > Durum wheat) | 0.65¢/kg | kg |
| 1001.19.0025 | Certified Organic (Wheat and meslin > Durum wheat > Other) | 0.65¢/kg | kg |
| 1001.19.0051 | Grade 1 (Wheat and meslin > Durum wheat > Other > Other) | 0.65¢/kg | kg |
| 1001.19.0053 | Grade 2 (Wheat and meslin > Durum wheat > Other > Other) | 0.65¢/kg | kg |
| 1001.19.0069 | Other (Wheat and meslin > Durum wheat > Other > Other) | 0.65¢/kg | kg |
| 1001.91.0000 | Seed (Wheat and meslin > Other) | 2.8% | kg |
| 1001.99.0005 | Canadian western extra strong hard red spring (CWES/HRS) wheat (Wheat and meslin > Other > Other) | 0.35¢/kg | kg |
| 1001.99.0007 | Red spring wheat (Wheat and meslin > Other > Other > Other > Certified organic) | 0.35¢/kg | kg |
| 1001.99.0009 | Other (Wheat and meslin > Other > Other > Other > Certified organic) | 0.35¢/kg | kg |
| 1001.99.0010 | Having a specified protein content not exceeding 12.9% by weight (Wheat and meslin > Other > Other > Other > Other > Red spring wheat > Grade 1) | 0.35¢/kg | kg |
| 1001.99.0017 | Having 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¢/kg | kg |
| 1001.99.0018 | Having a specified protein content exceeding 13.9% by weight (Wheat and meslin > Other > Other > Other > Other > Red spring wheat > Grade 1) | 0.35¢/kg | kg |
| 1001.99.0027 | Having a specified protein content not exceeding 12.9% by weight (Wheat and meslin > Other > Other > Other > Other > Red spring wheat > Grade 2) | 0.35¢/kg | kg |
| 1001.99.0030 | Having 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¢/kg | kg |
| 1001.99.0033 | Having a specified protein content exceeding 13.9% by weight. (Wheat and meslin > Other > Other > Other > Other > Red spring wheat > Grade 2) | 0.35¢/kg | kg |
| 1001.99.0036 | Other red spring wheat (Wheat and meslin > Other > Other > Other > Other > Red spring wheat) | 0.35¢/kg | kg |
| 1001.99.0045 | White winter wheat (Wheat and meslin > Other > Other > Other > Other) | 0.35¢/kg | kg |
| 1001.99.0055 | "Canadian" western red winter wheat (Wheat and meslin > Other > Other > Other > Other) | 0.35¢/kg | kg |
| 1001.99.0065 | Soft white spring wheat (Wheat and meslin > Other > Other > Other > Other) | 0.35¢/kg | kg |
| 1001.99.0097 | Other (Wheat and meslin > Other > Other > Other > Other) | 0.35¢/kg | kg |
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.