Corn Starch Powder for Baking
Corn Starch Powder for Baking is a fine, unmodified maize starch used as a thickening agent in culinary applications. It meets the Chapter 11 criteria for starch and ash content, qualifying as maize starch. This product is not modified or otherwise prepared, so it falls under tariff item 1108.12.00.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the starch is derived from other starches like potato or tapioca
Other starches are classified under a different subheading of heading 11.08.
If the starch is pre-mixed with other ingredients for a specific food use
Food preparations containing starch are classified in Chapter 19.
If the starch is chemically modified for industrial use
Modified starches fall under heading 35.05.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the starch content exceeds 45% and ash content is below 2% on a dry basis to stay in Chapter 11
• For retail packages under 1 kg, include packaging weight in the customs value
• Keep product specifications from the manufacturer to support the tariff classification
Related Products under Tariff item 1108.12.00
ADM Argo Corn Starch
ADM 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 pure corn starch meeting the Chapter 11 criteria for starch content and ash content, and is not a prepared food product.
Argo Cornstarch
Argo Cornstarch is a pure corn starch derived from the endosperm of corn kernels, finely milled for food preparation. It is unmodified maize starch meeting the Chapter 11 criteria for starch content and ash content.
Bob's Red Mill Cornstarch
Bob's Red Mill Cornstarch is an organic, gluten-free corn starch extracted from non-GMO corn for baking and sauces. It is pure maize starch meeting the Chapter 11 criteria for starch content and ash content.
Bunge Native Corn Starch
Bunge Native Corn Starch is a high-amylose native corn starch used in confectionery and batters. It is unmodified and meets the Chapter 11 analytical profile for maize starch, making it classifiable under this tariff item.
Cargill C*Pharm CP 200 Corn Starch
Cargill C*Pharm CP 200 Corn Starch is a pharmaceutical-grade maize starch used as a binder and disintegrant in tablets. It is pure corn starch and does not have the character of a pharmaceutical product, so it falls under this tariff item.