HTS US: 1108.XX.XXXX
Description
Heading 1108 encompasses a variety of starches and inulin derived from different plant sources. These starches are widely used in food production, industrial applications, and pharmaceuticals. The heading includes starches extracted primarily from wheat, corn (maize), potato, cassava (manioc), as well as other cereal and tuber starches. Inulin, a type of soluble dietary fiber extracted from certain plants, is also classified under this heading.
Starches within this heading may be intended for food use, human consumption, or other industrial uses. The classification distinguishes between these uses to facilitate proper customs processing and tariff application.
Code Hierarchy
- Section II:
- Vegetable Products (Chapters 06-14)
- Chapter 11: Products of the milling industry; starches; inulin; wheat gluten
- Heading 1108: Starches; inulin
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
1108.XX.XXXX– The digits further specify the type of starch or inulin and its intended use.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The heading 1108 is subdivided into specific subheadings based on the source of starch or inulin and its use. Below is a complete breakdown of these codes:
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1108.11.00 | Wheat starch | Starch extracted from wheat grain. |
| 1108.11.00.10 | For food use | Wheat starch processed and suitable for human food consumption. |
| 1108.11.00.90 | Other | Wheat starch intended for non-food industrial or other uses. |
| 1108.12.00 | Corn (maize) starch | Starch derived from corn kernels. |
| 1108.12.00.10 | For food use | Corn starch processed for human food applications. |
| 1108.12.00.90 | Other | Corn starch used in industrial or other non-food sectors. |
| 1108.13.00 | Potato starch | Starch extracted from potato tubers. |
| 1108.13.00.10 | For human consumption | Potato starch prepared specifically for edible purposes. |
| 1108.13.00.90 | Other | Potato starch intended for non-food or industrial uses. |
| 1108.14.00.00 | Cassava (manioc) starch | Starch derived from cassava roots, widely used in tropical regions. |
| 1108.19.00 | Other starches | Includes starches not classified elsewhere, such as starches from other cereals or tubers. |
| 1108.19.00.10 | Cereal starches for non-food use | Starches from cereal sources used for industrial or technical purposes. |
| 1108.19.00.90 | Other | Remaining starches not specified for food or non-food use. |
| 1108.20.00.00 | Inulin | A naturally occurring polysaccharide used as a dietary fiber and sweetener substitute. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To ensure correct classification, the following exclusions apply:
- Flour and meals derived from cereals or tubers are classified under other headings (e.g., 1101, 1102).
- Modified starches or starch derivatives with chemical modifications may be classified under different codes.
- Wheat gluten is classified separately under heading 1109.
- Processed foods containing starch as an ingredient fall under food product chapters, not raw starch heading 1108.
Notes
- Food Safety Standards: Starches intended for food use must comply with FDA regulations and relevant labeling requirements.
- Industrial Use: Starches for industrial applications include paper manufacturing, textiles, adhesives, and biodegradable plastics.
- Import Tariffs: Duty rates vary by starch type and intended use; food-use starches often have different tariff treatments than industrial starches.
- Country of Origin: Proper declaration of origin is important for tariff and trade agreement considerations.
Declaration Example
Product: Shipment of food-grade corn starch from the United States.US HTS Code:
1108.12.00.10(Corn starch for food use)Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Refer to current USHTS schedule (often duty-free or low duty for food starches)
Additional Requirements: Compliance with FDA food additive regulations, labeling, and certification.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 1101: Wheat or meslin flour.
- HTS 1102: Cereal flours other than wheat or meslin.
- HTS 1109: Wheat gluten, whether or not dried.
- HTS 2106: Food preparations not elsewhere specified, which may contain starches as ingredients.
