U.S. imports of Wheat Gluten, Whether or Not Dried (HS 110900) totaled $26.5M in August 2026, imported from 20 countries.
Importers of Wheat Gluten, Whether or Not Dried paid $2.9M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.81% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataWheat gluten — the viscoelastic protein network isolated from wheat flour by washing away starch — is a high-value ingredient for bread improvers, meat analogs, pet food, and animal feed. Australia is the leading US supplier, reflecting its large-scale wheat wet-milling industry; Germany and Lithuania are also significant sources. The US schedule distinguishes animal-feed gluten (1109001000) from certified-organic (1109009010) and conventional food/industrial gluten (1109009020), each carrying different regulatory and documentation requirements. Food-grade and organic shipments are subject to FDA Prior Notice and facility registration, while animal-feed gluten may also require APHIS documentation depending on the feed matrix.
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Vital wheat gluten retains its viscoelastic functionality because it has been dried at low temperatures that preserve protein structure. Denatured gluten (dried at high heat) loses functionality and may be used primarily as a protein supplement in animal feed. Both classify under heading 1109, but the intended use (food improvement versus animal feed) determines which 10-digit line applies — 1109001000 for animal feed and 1109009010/9020 for food and industrial uses. Importers should declare end use accurately and retain technical data sheets.
To enter under 1109009010, the shipment must be accompanied by a valid organic certificate issued by an accredited certifying agent recognized under USDA's National Organic Program (NOP) or an equivalent foreign program with a recognition agreement. The certificate must cover the specific lot and production facility. CBP and USDA may request the certificate at entry; importers should ensure the document is current and matches the shipment details exactly.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 1109
Subheading 110900 · $26.5M of $26.5M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1109009020 | Wheat Gluten, Whether or not Dried, Oth Th Org | $22.0M | 10.20% | 82.55% | $2.2M |
| 1109009010 | Wheat Gluten, Whether or not Dried, Cert Org | $2.7M | 16.64% | 100.00% | $445K |
| 1109001000 | Wheat Gluten to Be Used As Animal Feed, W/Nt Dried | $1.8M | 9.68% | 100.00% | $173K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1109000000 | Wheat Gluten, Whether or not Dried | $934K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$26.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$934KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $290.1M of Wheat Gluten, Whether or Not Dried and exported $12.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Australia and Germany together supply 72% of it. Kazakhstan pays 19.3% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
14.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.81% of imports for consumption.