1109.00.90.10 - Certified organic

This HTS subheading, 1109.00.90.10, specifically designates wheat gluten that has been certified as organic. Organic certification signifies that the wheat used in the production of the gluten and the subsequent gluten processing methods adhere to stringent organic farming and production standards, prohibiting the use of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, and genetically modified organisms. This classification is crucial for tracking and regulating the import and export of organic food ingredients and other products where organic certification is a primary attribute.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 1109.00.90.20 ("Other"), by the explicit requirement of certified organic status. While both subheadings fall under "Other" within the broader classification of wheat gluten, the ".10" suffix denotes a product that has undergone and passed specific organic certification processes, verifiable through documentation from accredited organic certifying bodies. The ".20" subheading would encompass non-organic wheat gluten or wheat gluten where organic certification is not claimed or is not applicable.

As a leaf node within the HTS, this subheading has no further subdivisions. Classification under 1109.00.90.10 relies entirely on the presence of valid, documented organic certification for the wheat gluten. Importers and exporters must ensure they possess the necessary proof of organic certification to correctly declare goods under this specific HTS code, avoiding misclassification and potential customs issues.