Corn Starch for Paper Sizing from Mexico
Refined corn starch used in the paper industry to improve paper strength and surface properties during the sizing process. Classified under HTS 1108.19.0010 as cereal starch explicitly for non-food uses, meeting starch content requirements from Chapter 11 notes. Not suitable for human consumption due to industrial processing.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide manufacturer certification confirming non-food grade and industrial end-use to avoid reclassification to food starch headings
• Include technical data sheets showing sieve passage and starch/ash content per Chapter 11 Note (A) for Customs verification