Corn Starch Maltodextrin Mix for Beverages
Industrial mix of corn starch-derived maltodextrin and malt extract for thickening and sweetening powdered drink bases. HTS 1901.90.91.95 covers this as a starch and malt extract preparation without cocoa. Used in sports drinks and instant beverage manufacturing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unmodified corn starch without maltodextrin processing
Base starches of Chapter 11; hydrolyzed into maltodextrin makes it a 1901 preparation.
If flavored or containing additives for retail consumption
Flavored beverage bases for retail fall under specific 2106; plain mixes stay 1901.
If described as containing butterfat or dairy equivalents
Dairy-based preparations have separate provisions even without cocoa.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include processing specs showing hydrolysis beyond Chapter 11 starch to justify 1901 classification
• Confirm no dairy solids exceeding trace levels to avoid 0401-0404 dairy prep headings
• Use bulk 25kg bags for industrial import; retail packs risk 2106 reclassification
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