Corn Starch Maltodextrin Mix for Beverages from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.9%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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