Argo Cornstarch from China

Argo Cornstarch is a pure corn (maize) starch derived from the endosperm of corn kernels, finely milled for food preparation use. It falls under HTS 1108.12.0010 as corn starch specifically intended for food use, such as thickening sauces and gravies. This classification applies because it meets the chapter's starch content requirements and is not a pharmaceutical or cosmetic product.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

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Import Tips

• Verify starch purity via modified Ewers polarimetric method to ensure compliance with Chapter 11 starch content exceeding 80% for corn

• Provide Certificates of Analysis confirming food-grade status and absence of GMOs if required by buyers

• Avoid misclassification as industrial starch by labeling clearly 'for food use' and including usage in culinary applications