Wheat Starch Powder for Baking from Mexico
Pure wheat starch powder derived from wheat grains, meeting starch content over 80% and low ash per Chapter 11 notes, specifically designated for food use in baking applications. It serves as a thickener and stabilizer in bread, cakes, and pastries. Classified under 1108.11.0010 as wheat starch for food use.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify starch content exceeds 80% by modified Ewers method and ash under 2.5% via lab testing for Chapter 11 eligibility
• Provide FDA prior notice and food facility registration
• Avoid misclassification as animal feed starch under 1108.12