Sorghum Starch Flour
Gluten-free starch milled from sorghum grain, for brewing and baking. Falls under 1108.19.00 since not meeting wheat/corn sieve criteria for earlier headings but qualifies as other starch.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ณChina | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico | Free | โ | Free |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | Free | โ | Free |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | Free | โ | Free |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | Free | โ | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If coarser meal not meeting starch sieve
Sorghum meal failing fine sieve goes to heading 1103 per note (B).
If classified as brewing residue
By-products from starch extraction become heading 2302.
If retains significant cereal character
Less refined sorghum products stay as cereal flours.
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Import Tips & Compliance
โข Test sieve passage (500ฮผm) per chapter table for sorghum to confirm heading
โข Certify low-tannin variety if for food use to meet quality standards
โข Separate gluten-free lots to prevent cross-contamination claims
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