Corn Starch Maltodextrin Mix for Beverages from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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