Cargill C*Pharm CP 200 Corn Starch
Pharmaceutical-grade corn starch derived from maize, meeting USP standards for use as a binder and disintegrant in tablets and capsules. Classified under HTS 1108.12.00 as it is pure corn starch not having the character of pharmaceutical products per Chapter 11 notes excluding Chapter 30. Its high purity and starch content exceeding 80% by dry weight qualify it for this heading.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If chemically modified like pregelatinized
Chemical modification such as pregelatinization changes it from simple starch to modified starch under heading 3505.
If starch content below 80% or high ash
Fails Chapter 11 starch/ash content tests, classifying as bran or other cereal residues under 2302.
If blended with wheat/rice starch
Mixtures of starches from different vegetable sources fall under heading 1109, not single-source corn starch.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify starch content exceeds 80% dry weight via Ewers method to stay in Chapter 11; provide mill test certificates
• Ensure not mixed with active ingredients to avoid Chapter 30 pharmaceutical classification
• Label clearly as food/pharma grade to prevent duty disputes
Related Products under HTS 1108.12.00
Ingredion Novation Prima 3400 Corn Starch
Clean-label waxy corn starch used in food applications for thickening sauces and gravies without E-numbers. HTS 1108.12.00 applies as unmodified maize starch meeting Chapter 11 criteria of high starch content and low ash. Not excluded as a prepared food product.
Tate & Lyle unmodified Corn Starch
Standard food-grade corn starch from dent corn, used in baking, confectionery, and paper production. Falls under 1108.12.00 as pure maize starch with starch >80%, ash <2.5%, not excluded by chapter notes for prepared products. Particle size optimized for industrial blending.
Roquette Crystal Maize Starch
European-sourced native corn starch for technical applications like adhesives and textiles. HTS 1108.12.00 due to maize origin, high purity starch content meeting Chapter 11(A) table for corn (starch >80%, ash <2.5%). Excluded from other chapters as simple starch.
ADM Argo Corn Starch
Consumer and industrial corn starch brand used in household cooking and manufacturing. Pure maize starch under 1108.12.00 with requisite starch/ash profile, not a prepared flour or pharmaceutical per exclusions. Fine powder form for easy dispersion.
Bunge Native Corn Starch
High-amylose native corn starch for gelled confectionery and batter applications. Classified 1108.12.00 as unmodified maize starch compliant with Chapter 11 milling and content notes. Distinct from modified varieties by lack of chemical treatment.
Penford Food-Grade Corn Starch 10M
Medium viscosity corn starch (10M grade) for canned foods and frozen products. HTS 1108.12.00 for pure corn starch meeting sieve and content criteria in Chapter notes. Used where stability during processing is needed.