Industrial Wheat Starch for Paper Sizing
Wheat starch slurry base for paper coating and sizing in manufacturing, under 1108.11.00.90 as unspecified 'other' wheat starch. Qualifies via Chapter 11 notes on starch >80% and sieve compliance, not fitting excluded pharmaceutical or cosmetic uses. Used to improve paper strength and printability.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pre-mixed into paper products
State of completion as finished paper shifts from starch to Chapter 48.
If formulated as finishing agents
Chemical blends for finishing operations classify in 3809, not pure starch.
If maize starch blend
Material composition changes to other cereal starches if wheat < primary component.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare end-use as 'paper manufacturing' with buyer contracts to support tariff shift if needed
• Test for moisture; wet starches may require adjusted dry-basis ash calculations
• Separate from food-grade shipments to avoid cross-contamination claims at entry
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