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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from potato, wheat, or other starch sources
Starches from non-corn sources like potato or tapioca fall under 1108.19 'other starches'.
If used as animal feed ingredient
Corn starch preparations for animal feed are classified in 2309 as prepared animal feeds.
If formulated into food starch for cosmetics/perfumery
Starches prepared for perfumery/cosmetic use excluded by chapter note (f) to chapter 33.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide USDA NOP or EU organic certificates matching origin claims to avoid penalties
• Test for pesticide residues as organic imports face stricter scrutiny than conventional starch
• Declare organic status on commercial invoice to qualify for preferential tariff treatments
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.
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.