Wheat Starch for Gluten-Free Baking Mixes from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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)