Wheat Starch Powder for Baking
Pure wheat starch powder derived from wheat grains, used as a thickener and stabilizer in baking. With a starch content exceeding 80% and low ash, it complies with Chapter 11 milling standards and is classified as food-use wheat starch under 1108.11.10.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the import exceeds the quota or lacks a permit
This is the over access commitment tariff item for wheat starch, with a higher duty rate.
If the starch is derived from corn and packaged in small quantities
Corn starch has its own tariff items under 1108.19, with specific rates and conditions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• This tariff item is within a tariff-rate quota; imports without a quota allocation or permit pay the higher over access commitment rate
• Verify that the starch content and ash levels meet Chapter 11 specifications to avoid reclassification
• Keep records of the product's origin and processing to facilitate CBSA clearance
Related Products under Tariff item 1108.11.10
Food-Grade Wheat Starch
Food-grade wheat starch refined for baking and confectionery, meeting the starch and ash thresholds of Chapter 11. It is a pure, unmodified starch used as a gluten-free alternative in processed foods, and is not prepared as a flour or excluded 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. It provides the chewy texture essential to noodle dough and meets Chapter 11 sieve passage rates.
Gluten-Free Wheat Starch Bulk
Bulk gluten-free wheat starch extracted to remove gluten, for celiac-safe baking. It complies with wheat starch purity requirements and is not a pharmaceutical product, so it falls under this tariff item.
Native Wheat Starch for Sauce Thickening
Unmodified native wheat starch granules used as a thickener in gravies, sauces, and soups. It complies with Chapter 11 notes for wheat milling products with high starch content and is not a prepared flour.
Organic Wheat Starch
Certified organic wheat starch from non-GMO wheat, meeting starch content and sieve passage criteria. It is used in natural food products and is not excluded by Chapter 11 notes.
Organic Wheat Starch for Food Processing
Certified organic wheat starch for clean-label food manufacturing, strictly for food use. It meets elevated purity standards beyond basic Chapter 11 requirements and is not a pharmaceutical product.