Amaranth Starch Extract
Amaranth starch extract is a highly pure starch obtained from amaranth seeds, a pseudo-cereal not listed in the chapter's cereal table. It meets the starch and ash content specifications for Chapter 11 and is not a prepared food product, so it falls under tariff item 1108.19.90 as 'other' 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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported within the access commitment for certain starches
Amaranth starch may be subject to tariff rate quotas if specified in the Customs Tariff schedule.
If imported over the access commitment
Over-quota imports of certain starches fall under this item with higher duty rates.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the starch is not mixed with other ingredients, as blends may shift classification
• Keep laboratory analysis showing starch and ash content to support the tariff classification
• Verify the product is not a food preparation under Chapter 19 or 21
Related Products under Tariff item 1108.19.90
Industrial Pea Starch
Industrial pea starch is a yellow pea-derived starch used in paper sizing and adhesives. It is not a cereal starch and meets the starch and ash content requirements of Chapter 11, so it falls under 1108.19.90 as 'other' starch.
Millet Starch
Millet starch is a starch from proso millet grains, a gluten-free alternative. It is not a cereal listed in the chapter table and meets Chapter 11 starch and ash content requirements, so it falls under 1108.19.90 as 'other' starch.
Quinoa Starch Powder
Quinoa starch powder is a premium starch from quinoa seeds, for superfood applications. It is not a cereal starch and meets Chapter 11 purity standards, so it is classified under 1108.19.90 as 'other' starch.
Sago Starch Pearls
Sago starch pearls are small spherical pearls made from sago palm starch, used in puddings and beverages. They are a form of starch, not a cereal product, and meet Chapter 11 criteria, so they fall under 1108.19.90 as 'other' starch.
Sorghum Starch Extract
Sorghum starch extract is starch isolated from grain sorghum, for brewing adjuncts. It does not meet the sieve criteria for cereal flours but qualifies as 'other' starch under 1108.19.90.
Sorghum Starch Flour
Sorghum starch flour is a gluten-free starch milled from sorghum grain. It does not meet the sieve criteria for cereal flours under heading 1102 or 1103, but it qualifies as 'other' starch under 1108.19.90.