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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing corn germ components
Corn germ products, even ground, always classified in 1104 per chapter note.
If dissolved or dispersed in water as slurry
Natural polymer starch in aqueous dispersion may be classified as plastic material in 3913.
If imported already incorporated into paper
Paper sized with starch during production falls under chapter 48 paper headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify end-use on entry summary (paper production) to avoid food safety labeling requirements
• Ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption which affects viscosity specs for paper mills
• Check REACH compliance if destined for EU paper manufacturers using starch
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.
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.
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.
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.