Sorghum Starch for Bioethanol Fermentation from China
Grain sorghum starch enzymatically converted in bioethanol production plants. HTS 1108.19.0010 for non-food cereal starches, meeting corn/sorghum sieve (90% through 500μm) and 80% starch specs. Industrial fuel feedstock.
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%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Link to biofuel plant permits for end-use proof
• Moisture content critical; specify dry basis starch %
• Avoid blending with food streams to prevent dual-use flags