Bob's Red Mill Cornstarch

Bob's Red Mill Cornstarch is an organic, gluten-free corn starch extracted from non-GMO corn, ideal for baking and sauces. Classified under HTS 1108.12.0010 for food use corn starch, it satisfies the ash and starch content criteria in Chapter 11. It's distinguished from industrial starches by its culinary application.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1108.12.00Same rate: 35%

If labeled for non-food applications like paper production

Non-food use corn starch is directed to the industrial subheading.

1901.90Lower: 16.4% vs 35%

If blended with flour to create a prepared baking mix

Products like prepared corn flour blends for food use fall under Chapter 19 as prepared flours.

1102.20.00.00Same rate: 35%

If containing significant maize germ components

Corn germ products, even ground, are always classified in heading 1104 per Chapter Note (A)(B).

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include organic certification documents and non-GMO affidavits to meet US food import standards

Ensure packaging specifies food use to prevent reclassification during customs review

Test for heavy metals and microbial contamination as common pitfalls in starch imports

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Argo Cornstarch

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.

King Arthur Cornstarch

King Arthur Cornstarch is a premium food-grade maize starch used in professional baking for smooth pie fillings and custards. It qualifies for HTS 1108.12.0010 as pure corn starch for food use, meeting the sieve passage and ash limits in Chapter 11 notes. Excluded are modified or pharmaceutical starches.

Hoosier Hill Cornstarch

Hoosier Hill Cornstarch is bulk food-grade corn starch from US-grown maize, perfect for home canning and gravies. Under HTS 1108.12.0010 for food use, it complies with starch >80% and low ash per Chapter 11. Not for use in excluded categories like pharmaceuticals.

Anthony's Cornstarch

Anthony's Cornstarch is a gluten-free, non-GMO maize starch in resealable bags for everyday cooking. Classified in HTS 1108.12.0010 as corn starch for food use, adhering to Chapter 11 milling product criteria. Differentiated from roasted or prepared cereal products.

Pure Corn Starch Food Grade

Generic pure corn starch labeled for food grade use in puddings and fried batters. HTS 1108.12.0010 applies to this unmodified maize starch meeting food preparation standards in Chapter 11. Excludes low-starch or high-ash milling byproducts.

Clabber Girl Cornstarch

Clabber Girl Cornstarch is a trusted brand's fine white maize starch for baking powder blends and sauces. It fits HTS 1108.12.0010 as food use corn starch, compliant with sieve and composition notes. Not classified as prepared flour per exclusions.