Chapter 1108 — Customs Tariff Headings

Food-Grade Wheat Starch

Food-grade wheat starch refined for baking and confectionery applications. It meets the starch and ash content thresholds specified in Chapter 11 notes, ensuring classification as wheat starch rather than a milling by-product.

Food-Grade Wheat Starch for Noodle Production

High-purity wheat starch for manufacturing Asian noodles like udon and ramen, compliant with food use specifications including sieve passage rates. It provides the chewy texture essential to noodle dough.

Gluten-Free Wheat Starch Bulk

Bulk gluten-free wheat starch extracted to remove gluten, intended for celiac-safe baking. It qualifies as wheat starch under heading 11.08, meeting the starch and ash content criteria, and is not excluded as a pharmaceutical product.

Industrial Wheat Starch Granules

Coarse wheat starch granules used for paper sizing and adhesives. The product meets the starch content exceeding 45% and ash content not exceeding 2.5%, classifying it under wheat starch rather than a milling by-product.

Modified Wheat Starch Base

Base wheat starch for further modification, pure and unmodified before chemical alteration. It meets the starch and ash content criteria for wheat starch classification under heading 11.08.

Native Wheat Starch for Sauce Thickening

Unmodified native wheat starch granules used as a thickener in gravies, sauces, and soups, specifically for food use. Complies with Chapter 11 notes for wheat milling products with starch content exceeding 45%.

Native Wheat Starch for Textiles

Unmodified native wheat starch used in textile sizing. It adheres to the wheat starch classification with high starch content and low ash, ensuring placement under Chapter 11 rather than heading 23.02.

Organic Wheat Starch

Certified organic wheat starch from non-GMO wheat, meeting the starch content and sieve passage criteria for wheat starch. Used in natural food products and compliant with Chapter 11 notes.

Organic Wheat Starch for Food Processing

Certified organic wheat starch for clean-label food manufacturing, strictly for food use with organic certification. Meets elevated purity standards beyond basic Chapter 11 requirements.

Pharma-Grade Wheat Starch

High-purity wheat starch for pharmaceutical excipients, classified as starch under heading 11.08, not as a pharmaceutical product under Chapter 30. It meets the purity thresholds for wheat starch.

Premium Wheat Starch for Pastry Creams

High-gelatinization wheat starch formulated for professional pastry creams and custards, designated for food use. Achieves Chapter 11 compliance through controlled milling and delivers smooth texture.

Wheat Starch for Adhesives

Wheat starch granules optimized for adhesive production, classified as unmixed starch under heading 11.08. It meets the fragmentation sieve standards and starch content criteria.

Wheat Starch for Confectionery Gums

Food-grade wheat starch for producing chewing gums and jellies, meeting the criteria with proper sieve passage and purity. Used as a gelling agent in sugar confectionery and derived from wheat via wet milling.

Wheat Starch for Paper Production

Specialty wheat starch for surface sizing in paper mills, classified as pure starch under heading 11.08. Low ash content ensures it is not classified as bran or milling by-product.

Wheat Starch Powder

Pure wheat starch powder derived from wheat grains, meeting starch content over 80% and low ash per Chapter 11 notes. Used as a thickener in food manufacturing and classified as unmixed wheat starch.

ADM Argo Corn Starch

ADG Argo Corn Starch is a pure maize starch used in household cooking and industrial manufacturing. It meets the Chapter 11 criteria for starch content and ash content, and is not a prepared flour or pharmaceutical product.

Anthony's Cornstarch

Anthony's Cornstarch is a gluten-free, non-GMO maize starch in resealable bags for everyday cooking. It is classified under 1108.12.00 as corn starch for food use, adhering to Chapter 11 milling product criteria.

Argo Cornstarch

Argo Cornstarch is a pure corn (maize) starch derived from the endosperm of corn kernels, finely milled for food preparation use. It falls under 1108.12.00 as corn starch specifically intended for food use.

Bob's Red Mill Cornstarch

Bob's Red Mill Cornstarch is an organic, gluten-free corn starch extracted from non-GMO corn, ideal for baking and sauces. It is classified under 1108.12.00 for food use corn starch, satisfying the ash and starch content criteria.

Bunge Native Corn Starch

Bunge Native Corn Starch is a high-amylose native corn starch for gelled confectionery and batter applications. It is classified under 1108.12.00 as unmodified maize starch, compliant with Chapter 11 milling and content notes.

Cargill C*Pharm CP 200 Corn Starch

Cargill C*Pharm CP 200 Corn Starch is a pharmaceutical-grade corn starch meeting USP standards for use as a binder and disintegrant in tablets. It is classified under 1108.12.00 as pure corn starch, not having the character of pharmaceutical products.

Clabber Girl Cornstarch

Clabber Girl Cornstarch is a fine white maize starch for baking powder blends and sauces. It fits 1108.12.00 as food use corn starch, compliant with sieve and composition notes.

Hoosier Hill Cornstarch

Hoosier Hill Cornstarch is bulk food-grade corn starch from US-grown maize, perfect for home canning and gravies. Under 1108.12.00 for food use, it complies with starch >80% and low ash per Chapter 11.

Ingredion Novation Prima 3400 Corn Starch

Ingredion Novation Prima 3400 Corn Starch is a clean-label waxy corn starch used in food applications for thickening sauces and gravies. It is classified under 1108.12.00 as unmodified maize starch meeting Chapter 11 criteria.

King Arthur Cornstarch

King Arthur Cornstarch is a premium food-grade maize starch used in professional baking for smooth pie fillings and custards. It qualifies for 1108.12.00 as pure corn starch for food use, meeting the sieve passage criteria.

Manildra Group Pearl Corn Starch

Manildra Group Pearl Corn Starch is a pearl corn starch for bakery fillings and glazes, characterized by bright white color. It is classified under 1108.12.00 as maize starch with proper Chapter 11 analytical profile.

Penford Food-Grade Corn Starch 10M

Penford Food-Grade Corn Starch 10M is a medium viscosity corn starch for canned foods and frozen products. It is classified under 1108.12.00 as pure corn starch meeting sieve and content criteria in Chapter notes.

Pure Corn Starch Food Grade

Pure Corn Starch Food Grade is a generic pure corn starch labeled for food grade use in puddings and fried batters. It is classified under 1108.12.00 as unmodified maize starch meeting food preparation standards in Chapter 11.

Roquette Crystal Maize Starch

Roquette Crystal Maize Starch is a native corn starch for technical applications like adhesives and textiles. It is classified under 1108.12.00 due to maize origin and high purity starch content meeting Chapter 11(A) table for corn.

Tate & Lyle unmodified Corn Starch

Tate & Lyle unmodified Corn Starch is a standard food-grade corn starch from dent corn, used in baking, confectionery, and paper production. It falls under 1108.12.00 as pure maize starch with starch >80%, ash <2.5%, not excluded by chapter notes.

Bakery Thickener Potato Starch

Neutral-taste potato starch intended for use as a bakery thickener. It is an unmodified starch product, meeting the starch and ash content thresholds of Chapter 11, and is not prepared as a mix or flour.

Bulk Potato Starch for Export Processing

Commodity potato starch in 1MT bags for re-export processing. It is a standard purity, unmodified starch, classified under potato starch, and not further processed.

Cold-Swelling Potato Starch

Cold-swelling potato starch that swells in cold water, but is unmodified. It retains the character of a native starch, meeting Chapter 11 criteria, and is not pre-gelatinized.

Food-Grade Native Potato Starch

High-purity native potato starch for food use, compliant with Chapter 11 starch and ash thresholds. It is unmodified and not a pharmaceutical or cosmetic preparation.

Gluten-Free Potato Starch Flour

Finely milled potato starch labeled gluten-free, with high starch and low ash content. It is pure potato starch, not a blended flour, and fits the definition of starch in Chapter 11.

High-Amylose Potato Starch

High-amylose potato starch from genetically bred potatoes, but still a pure starch extract. It is unmodified and meets Chapter 11 criteria, regardless of the starch variety.

Industrial Potato Starch Granules

Coarse potato starch granules for industrial use in paper and textile sizing. It is pure, unmodified starch, meeting Chapter 11 notes, and not a finished chemical product.

Modified Potato Starch Base

Lightly processed potato starch base for further modification, still qualifying as pure starch. It is unmodified at import and meets Chapter 11 criteria.

Organic Certified Potato Starch

Certified organic potato starch from non-GMO potatoes, pure starch meeting Chapter 11 criteria. It is unmodified and not a pharmaceutical or cosmetic product.

Paper Industry Potato Starch

Cationic potato starch precursor for paper coating, in pure starch form. It is unmodified at import, meeting Chapter 11 starch and ash thresholds.

Pharma-Grade Potato Starch

USP-grade potato starch for pharmaceutical tablets, pure and unmodified. It is not a pharmaceutical product itself, but a base material, and meets Chapter 11 criteria.

Pre-Cooked Potato Starch

Partially gelatinized potato starch retaining Chapter 11 character. It is not fully modified and still qualifies as unmodified potato starch.

Textile Sizing Potato Starch

Potato starch slurry base for warp sizing in weaving, unmodified per notes. It is pure starch, not a finished textile chemical.

unmodified Potato Starch Powder

Pure potato starch extracted from potatoes, meeting starch content over 80% and low ash per Chapter 11 notes. It is unmodified and used in food manufacturing.

Waxy Potato Starch

Waxy variety potato starch with high amylopectin, pure and unmodified. It meets Chapter 11 criteria and is classified as potato starch regardless of variety.

Bulk Cassava Starch Pellets

Bulk cassava starch pellets are pure manioc (cassava) starch formed into pelletized form for efficient bulk shipping and handling in food manufacturing. The pellets are made without binders and meet the purity standards for starch under heading 11.08, as they consist solely of cassava starch in a physical form that does not alter its chemical composition.

Food-Grade Manioc Starch

Food-grade manioc starch is a high-purity cassava starch powder meeting food safety standards for use in noodles, snacks, and confectionery. It is a fine powder with low ash content, consistent with Chapter 11 specifications for starch, and is derived directly from the manioc root without chemical modification.

Gluten-Free Cassava Starch Flour

Gluten-free cassava starch flour is a fine-milled starch from cassava roots, marketed as a wheat flour substitute for gluten-free baking. It is pure cassava starch with no additives, providing smooth texture in sauces and puddings, and falls under heading 11.08 as manioc starch.

Instant Tapioca Starch Granules

Instant tapioca starch granules are pre-gelatinized cassava starch that dissolves quickly in cold water for instant puddings and sauces. The product retains pure starch composition without additives, and pre-gelatinization is a physical process that does not change its classification as manioc starch under heading 11.08.

Modified Cassava Starch (Native)

Native modified cassava starch is unmodified chemically, optimized for high clarity in gels, clear sauces, and fruit fillings. It remains a pure starch extract from cassava, with no chemical alteration, and is classified as manioc starch under heading 11.08.

Organic Tapioca Starch

Organic tapioca starch is certified organic cassava starch produced without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, ideal for health-conscious baking and gluten-free products. It is a pure starch isolate from cassava roots, meeting organic standards while remaining unmodified, and falls under tariff item 1108.14.00.

Tapioca Starch for Industrial Use

Tapioca starch for industrial use is a technical-grade cassava starch used in paper manufacturing, adhesives, and textiles for its binding properties. It is supplied in bulk with higher viscosity specifications for non-food applications, but remains pure cassava starch, classifying under tariff item 1108.14.00.

Tapioca Starch Powder

Tapioca starch powder is pure cassava starch extracted from the root of the manioc plant, ground into a fine white powder. It is commonly used as a thickening agent in baking and cooking due to its neutral flavor and gluten-free properties, and is classified as manioc starch under heading 11.08.

Barley Starch for Adhesives

Barley starch in its native form, intended as a raw material for water-based adhesives in the packaging industry. It is derived from barley grains and meets the starch and ash content specifications of Chapter 11, falling under the "within access commitment" tariff item for barley starch.

Buckwheat Starch for Industrial Thickening

Buckwheat starch extracted from buckwheat grains, used as a thickening agent in industrial paints and coatings. It is a non-food cereal starch that meets the starch and ash content thresholds for buckwheat in Chapter 11, and is imported within the access commitment for barley starch (as buckwheat starch is not separately listed, it is classified under barley starch by virtue of similar milling characteristics).

Corn Starch for Paper Sizing

Refined corn starch used in the paper industry for sizing to improve paper strength and surface properties. It is a cereal starch derived from maize, meeting the starch and ash content limits for maize in Chapter 11, and is imported within the access commitment for barley starch (as corn starch is not separately listed under this subheading, it is classified under barley starch items).

Maize Starch for Battery Production

Industrial maize starch used as an electrode binder in lithium-ion battery manufacturing. It is a high-purity cereal starch from maize, meeting the starch and ash content specifications for maize in Chapter 11, and is imported within the access commitment for barley starch (as maize starch is not separately listed under this subheading, it is classified under barley starch items).

Oat Starch for Cosmetics (Industrial Base)

Native oat starch used as a raw material for industrial cosmetic powder formulations, not finished perfumery or cosmetic products. It is a cereal starch from oats, meeting the starch and ash content limits for oats in Chapter 11, and is imported within the access commitment for barley starch (as oat starch is not separately listed under this subheading, it is classified under barley starch items).

Rice Starch for Pharmaceutical Binders

Pregelatinized rice starch used as a binder in pharmaceutical tablet manufacturing. It is a cereal starch from rice, meeting the starch and ash content limits for rice in Chapter 11, and is imported within the access commitment for barley starch (as rice starch is not separately listed under this subheading, it is classified under barley starch items). It is not a finished pharmaceutical product.