What is the difference between dried and undried wheat gluten?

Dried wheat gluten is moisture-free and has a longer shelf life, while undried gluten retains moisture and is typically used in fresh products.

Can I import wheat gluten in bulk?

Yes, bulk shipments of wheat gluten are common, but ensure they are properly classified under HS-6 110900.

Do I need a special permit to import wheat gluten?

Generally, no special permits are needed for wheat gluten, but check with your local regulations.

What are common uses for wheat gluten?

Wheat gluten is often used in baking, meat substitutes, and as a protein supplement.

How do I find the correct tariff rate for wheat gluten?

Consult the customs tariff schedule for your country, as rates can vary based on origin and product specifics.

HS-4 · Heading

1109 — Wheat gluten; whether or not dried

Chapter 11: Products of milling industry

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 1109 when importing wheat gluten, whether dried or not. For example, if you're bringing in 25 kg bags of wheat gluten for food manufacturing, this is the correct code to use.

Wheat gluten is primarily classified under HS-6 110900. If your product is pure wheat gluten, this code applies. However, if the gluten is mixed with other ingredients, you may need to consider other classifications.

When deciding between HS-6 lines, note that 1109 only includes wheat gluten. If your shipment contains gluten from other sources or is part of a composite product, you must check additional headings for accurate classification.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

HS-4 1109 · wheat gluten · import wheat gluten · dried wheat gluten · food manufacturing · bulk wheat gluten · wheat gluten classification · HS-6 110900 · wheat gluten products · wheat gluten shipments

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

25 kg bags of dried wheat gluten for baking
Bulk shipments of wheat gluten for protein supplements
Wheat gluten used in meat substitutes
Wheat gluten in 1-ton totes for industrial use
Wheat gluten powder in retail packaging for consumers

Common questions

How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.

What is HS-4 1109 used for?
How to classify wheat gluten for import?
Are there different types of wheat gluten codes?
What packaging is required for wheat gluten imports?
Do I need a special ruling for wheat gluten?
How to determine if my product is wheat gluten?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What is the difference between dried and undried wheat gluten?: Dried wheat gluten is moisture-free and has a longer shelf life, while undried gluten retains moisture and is typically used in fresh products.
Can I import wheat gluten in bulk?: Yes, bulk shipments of wheat gluten are common, but ensure they are properly classified under HS-6 110900.
Do I need a special permit to import wheat gluten?: Generally, no special permits are needed for wheat gluten, but check with your local regulations.
What are common uses for wheat gluten?: Wheat gluten is often used in baking, meat substitutes, and as a protein supplement.
How do I find the correct tariff rate for wheat gluten?: Consult the customs tariff schedule for your country, as rates can vary based on origin and product specifics.