Native Corn Starch for Textiles from Mexico
Unmodified corn starch used as sizing agent in textile manufacturing. Falls under 1108.12.00.90 as standard corn starch without chemical modification.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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