White Lily Cornstarch
White Lily Cornstarch is a pure maize (corn) starch in powder form, used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking. It meets the starch and ash content criteria of Chapter 11, excluding products with high ash content. This unmodified starch is classified under tariff item 1108.12.00 as maize (corn) 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 |
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 wheat starch instead of maize starch
Wheat starch is classified separately under heading 11.08.
If the starch is mixed with other ingredients for food preparations
Prepared food preparations containing starch fall under Chapter 19.
If the product fails the starch or ash content tests
Residues from milling with lower starch content are classified as bran, sharps, and other residues.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is unmodified and meets Chapter 11 starch/ash content limits; keep lab certificates ready
• If packaged in retail containers under 1 kg, note that packaging weight is included for duty calculation
• Verify the exporter provides a valid certificate of origin if claiming preferential tariff treatment
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.