Wheat Starch for Textile Finishing from Canada
Native wheat starch for warp sizing in textile weaving, captured by HTS 1108.11.00.90 'other' category. High starch purity per polarimetric method and low ash ensure Chapter 11 placement, excluding prepared flours. Enhances yarn strength during production.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide sieve analysis (500μm aperture, 80% passage) in entry docs for wheat-specific compliance
• Industrial end-use affidavits prevent food tariff scrutiny
• Monitor for perfumery additives, excluded to Chapter 33