Wheat Starch for Textile Sizing from China
High-amylose wheat starch applied as a warp sizing agent in textile manufacturing to protect yarns during weaving. This is a non-food application of a cereal starch, meeting Chapter 11 specifications, and is not a prepared food product, so it is classified under tariff item 1108.19.90.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
0%
Import Tips
• Provide evidence of the textile end-use to support non-food classification
• Keep documentation of starch content and ash levels per Chapter 11
• Verify whether the starch is chemically modified, as that may fall under Chapter 35