Wheat Starch for Gluten-Free Baking Mixes from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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)