Food-Grade Maize Starch
Refined corn starch suitable for human consumption in sauces, gravies, and puddings. Falls under 1108.12.00.90 as unmodified corn starch meeting HTSUS chapter purity standards for starches.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in form of corn groats or meal fragments
Corn groats/meal where 95% passes 2mm sieve fall under 1103, not pure starch.
If prepared with added sugars or flavors for retail
Prepared cereal flours with additives are classified in 1901, not plain starches.
If highly purified for chemical/pharma use
Pharmaceutical-grade starches may shift to chapter 29 or 30 if they acquire chemical character.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure compliance with food contact regulations for direct consumption
• Include certificate of analysis showing moisture <13% and absence of GM contaminants if required by buyer
• Avoid bulk packaging over 50kg without proper ventilation to prevent caking during transit
Related Products under HTS 1108.12.00.90
Corn Starch Powder for Baking
Pure corn (maize) starch in fine powder form, used as a thickening agent in baking and cooking. Classified under HTS 1108.12.00.90 as 'other' corn starch not specifically provided for elsewhere in the subheading. Meets chapter requirements for starch content exceeding specified limits with low ash.
Organic Corn Starch
Certified organic corn starch derived from non-GMO maize, used in gluten-free baking mixes. HTS 1108.12.00.90 applies to this unmodified 'other' corn starch product meeting milling starch content criteria.
Industrial Corn Starch for Paper Sizing
Unmodified maize starch used in paper manufacturing for surface sizing and coating. Classified in 1108.12.00.90 as 'other' corn starch, distinguished from modified versions by lack of chemical treatment.
Gluten-Free Corn Starch Flour
Fine-milled corn starch marketed for gluten-free baking and thickening. HTS 1108.12.00.90 covers this pure maize starch product as 'other' not fitting specific subheadings.
Native Corn Starch for Textiles
Unmodified corn starch used as sizing agent in textile manufacturing. Falls under 1108.12.00.90 as standard corn starch without chemical modification.
Pharma-Grade Corn Starch USP
High-purity corn starch meeting USP standards for pharmaceutical tablets and capsules. Still classified as unmodified starch in HTS 1108.12.00.90, not pharmaceutical products.