Gluten-Free Corn Starch Flour
Gluten-Free Corn Starch Flour is a fine-milled, unmodified maize starch marketed for gluten-free baking and thickening. It meets the starch and ash content requirements of Chapter 11, qualifying as maize starch. This pure product is classified 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 product is maize flour, not starch
Maize flour is classified under heading 11.02, distinct from starch.
If the product is a mix for making bakery goods
Prepared baking mixes fall under heading 19.01.
If the starch is from a different source like rice or potato
Other starches are classified under a different subheading.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the product is 100% corn starch with no additives that could shift classification
• For packages under 1 kg, remember packaging weight is added to the dutiable value
• Keep documentation showing the starch content to avoid reclassification under Chapter 23
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.