Oat Starch for Cosmetics (Industrial Base) from China
Native oat starch as a raw material for cosmetic powder formulations, not final perfumery products. Under 1108.19.0010 as non-food cereal starch (excludes Chapter 33 finished goods), 80%+ starch content. Used in bulk for mattefying agents.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Mark clearly 'raw starch for industrial processing' to prevent cosmetic classification
• Ash content <5% for oats; provide lab certificates