Amaranth Starch

Gluten-free starch from amaranth pseudo-cereal grains, used in health foods. HTS 1108.19.00.90 as other starches, compliant with fragmentation sieve if applicable, not excluded preparations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+25.0%25%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFreeโ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1104.29Lower: 12.7% vs 25%

If containing cereal germ components

Whole germ always in 1104 per note; pure starch stays 1108.

1103.19Lower: 19% vs 25%

If sold as coarse groats

Groats failing fine sieve (1.25mm) move to 1103 per definitions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Provide sieve test results (95% through 1.25mm for meal-like) to affirm chapter placement

โ€ข Allergen declarations mandatory; amaranth often cross-tests with grains

โ€ข Watch for pseudo-cereal confusion leading to 1104 germ classification