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.

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.

1108.19.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If derived from potato or other non-corn sources

Starches from other vegetables use different subheadings within 1108.

2106.90.44.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If compounded into food preparations like gravy thickener mixes

Blended food preparations exceed simple starch scope, entering Chapter 21.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 35%

If used as chemical reagent in labs

Technical-grade starches for chemical analysis fall under prepared chemical products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Bulk shipments require dust mitigation certifications for safe handling

Confirm no added minerals affecting ash content calculations

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