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.

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.

3809.92.50Higher: 41% vs 35%

If treated as finishing agent for textiles

Starch finishing agents chemically prepared for textiles fall in 3809.

1108.11.00Same rate: 35%

If specifically wheat starch instead of corn

Wheat starch has separate specific subheading 1108.11 from corn starch.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide specs for viscosity and gelatinization temp required by textile sizing processes

Use anti-caking agents only if they don't trigger modification classification

Confirm low protein content (<0.5%) to meet textile industry standards