Sweet Potato Starch
High-amylose starch from sweet potatoes, used in noodles and textiles. This is a non-cereal starch, so it is not covered by the cereal-specific headings and falls under tariff item 1108.19.90 as 'Other starches', provided it meets the starch and ash content requirements of Chapter 11.
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 the starch is derived from potatoes
Potato starch is separately classified under heading 11.08.
If the starch is derived from manioc (cassava)
Manioc starch is a distinct product under the same heading.
If the starch is derived from barley
Barley starch has its own tariff item within the same subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the starch is derived from sweet potatoes, not potatoes, as potato starch has a separate tariff item
• Keep lab analysis showing starch content and ash levels to support classification
• Verify whether the starch is for food or industrial use, as that may affect other requirements
Related Products under Tariff item 1108.19.90
Amaranth Starch
Amaranth starch is a gluten-free starch from amaranth pseudo-cereal grains, used in health foods. It is classified under tariff item 1108.19.90 as 'other starches' because amaranth is not a cereal listed in Chapter 11, and the product meets the starch content requirements. It is not a prepared food, so it is not excluded by Chapter 11 notes.
Amaranth Starch Extract
Amaranth starch extract is a highly pure starch derived from amaranth seeds, a pseudo-cereal. It is classified under tariff item 1108.19.90 as 'other starches' because it is not a starch from a cereal listed in Chapter 11's table, such as wheat, corn, or rice. The product meets the purity standards for starch content and is used in superfood baking mixes.
Arrowroot Starch Flour
Arrowroot starch flour is a pure starch powder extracted from arrowroot tubers, known for its easy digestibility and use in sauces and baby food. It falls under tariff item 1108.19.90 as 'other starches' because it is not a cereal starch and meets the starch and ash content requirements of Chapter 11. The product is not a prepared food, so it is not excluded by Chapter 11 notes.
Buckwheat Starch for Industrial Thickening
Buckwheat starch derived from buckwheat grains, processed for use as a non-food thickening agent in paints and coatings. It meets the starch content and ash specifications of Chapter 11, and is not a prepared food product, so it falls under tariff item 1108.19.90 as 'Other starches'.
Corn Starch for Paper Sizing
Refined corn starch used in the paper industry to improve paper strength and surface properties during the sizing process. This is a non-food application of a cereal starch, meeting the starch and ash content criteria of Chapter 11, and is not prepared as a food product, so it is classified 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 classified under tariff item 1108.19.90 as 'other starches' because peas are not a cereal listed in Chapter 11, and the product meets the starch content requirements. The starch is verified by chemical analysis to ensure it is not a prepared food or pharmaceutical product.