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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the starch content exceeds 45% and ash content is below 2.5% by weight on dry product
• Keep certificates of analysis for customs verification
• Declare the food manufacturing end-use
Related Products under Tariff item 1108.11.10
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%.