Wheat Starch for Gluten-Free Baking Mixes from Canada
Fine wheat starch used in gluten-free bread and cake mixes, classified in 1108.11.00.90 for non-industrial wheat starch. Meets chapter criteria with high starch content and low ash, differentiated from wheat flour by processing and purity. Essential for replacing gluten in specialty foods.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Include allergen labeling exemptions proof since pure starch has negligible gluten; FDA prior notice required
• Avoid bulk packaging over 50kg if retail-bound to prevent 'industrial' misclassification
• Document extraction process to confirm not from roasted malt (excluded to 0901 or 2101)