HS Code 1109
Wheat Gluten
HS code 1109 covers wheat gluten, whether dried or not, used extensively in the baking industry for dough elasticity and as a plant-based protein source.
4-digit Section IIFCL
HS Code 1109 — Wheat Gluten
Wheat gluten is the natural protein found in wheat, extracted by washing wheat flour to remove the starch. It is used to increase protein content in bread or as a meat substitute (seitan).
What's included
- Vital wheat gluten
- Wet wheat gluten
- Dried wheat gluten
What's excluded
- Wheat starch → use
1108(Starch is the carbohydrate portion; gluten is the protein portion.)
Common examples
- Vital wheat gluten powder
- Devitalized wheat gluten
- Seitan base
Frequently asked questions
What is 'vital' wheat gluten?
It is gluten that has been dried gently to maintain its elastic properties for baking.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 5% - 15%
- Documentation: Often used in aquaculture feed as well as human food.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: China, Australia, Germany, France
- Top importers: United States, United Kingdom, Norway
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Key takeaway
A high-value byproduct of wheat starch production, critical for the vegan food sector.
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