Wheat Starch Powder
Pure wheat starch powder derived from wheat grains, meeting starch content over 80% and low ash per Chapter 11 notes. Used as a thickener in food manufacturing. Classified under 1108.11.00 as unmixed wheat starch.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If wheat flour with high sieve passage
Durum wheat flour passing 80% through 500 micron sieve falls in 1101 per note (B), not pure starch.
If high ash content
Wheat bran or sharps with ash exceeding limits classified as cereal by-products in 2302, not starches.
If chemically modified
Modified wheat dextrins or starches enter Chapter 35 as prepared binders, not natural starches.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify starch content exceeds 80% by Ewers method and ash under 2.5% for Chapter 11 eligibility; provide mill test certificates
• Avoid misclassification as prepared flours in 1901
Related Products under HTS 1108.11.00
Food-Grade Wheat Starch
Refined wheat starch for baking and confectionery, compliant with Chapter 11 starch and ash thresholds. Gluten-free alternative in processed foods. HTS 1108.11.00 for pure wheat starch.
Industrial Wheat Starch Granules
Coarse wheat starch granules for paper sizing and adhesives, qualifying under wheat starch subheading. Meets dry weight starch minimums from Chapter notes. 1108.11.00 classification.
Native Wheat Starch for Textiles
Unmodified native wheat starch used in textile sizing, adhering to HTS 1108.11.00 for pure wheat starch. High starch content ensures Chapter 11 placement over 2302.
Gluten-Free Wheat Starch Bulk
Bulk gluten-free wheat starch extracted to remove gluten, for celiac-safe baking. Complies with wheat starch purity in 1108.11.00. Not pharmaceutical per exclusions.
Wheat Starch for Paper Production
Specialty wheat starch for surface sizing in paper mills, classified as pure starch under 1108.11.00. Low ash ensures not bran per Chapter 11 (A).
Organic Wheat Starch
Certified organic wheat starch from non-GMO wheat, meeting 1108.11.00 criteria for starch content and sieve passage. Used in natural food products.