HTS US: 3032.XX.XXXX
Description
This heading covers starches and inulin in their various forms. It includes native starches extracted from cereals, roots, and tubers, as well as chemically or physically modified starches used in food, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications. Inulin, a polysaccharide derived mainly from chicory and other plants, is also classified here.
These products are typically presented in granular, powdered, or dried forms and serve as thickeners, stabilizers, sweeteners, or dietary fibers in various industries.
Code Hierarchy
- Section II: Vegetable Products (Chapters 06-14)
- Chapter 11: Products of the milling industry; malt; starches; inulin; wheat gluten
- Heading 3032: Starches and inulin
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
3032.XX.XXXX– Identifies specific types and preparations of starches and inulin.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
No specific subheadings are recorded in the referenced database for the 6-digit or 10-digit codes under HTS 3032. However, the international Harmonized System classifies the heading 3032 as follows for general reference:
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3032.10 | Starches (including dextrins) and inulin | Includes native starches extracted from sources like corn, potatoes, wheat, and tapioca, as well as inulin derived from chicory roots. |
| 3032.20 | Modified starches | Starches chemically, enzymatically, or physically modified to alter their properties for specific uses such as improved stability or thickening. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
Important exclusions to avoid misclassification include:
- Dextrins obtained by roasting starch are sometimes separately classified depending on their properties and use.
- Gluten of wheat or other cereals is classified under Heading 1109.
- Preparations containing starch or inulin combined with other ingredients may fall under different headings depending on composition and use.
- Starch derivatives used as pharmaceuticals may also be classified elsewhere depending on formulation.
Notes
- USDA and FDA Regulations: Starches and inulin imported into the United States must comply with food safety and labeling regulations enforced by the FDA, including GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status where applicable.
- Duty Rates: Duty rates vary depending on the specific starch type and processing. Many starch imports are subject to low or zero tariffs but should be verified with current U.S. HTS rates.
- Usage: These products are widely used in food processing, pharmaceuticals, paper manufacturing, and textiles.
- Packaging Units: Typically declared in kilograms (kg) or metric tons.
Declaration Example
Product: A shipment of modified corn starch for food industry use.US HTS Code:
3032.20.0000(Modified starches)Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Check current USHTS for applicable duty (often duty free or minimal)
Additional Requirements: FDA compliance with food additive regulations and labeling.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 1108: Wheat or meslin flour
- HTS 1109: Wheat gluten, whether or not dried
- HTS 1901: Malt extract; food preparations of flour, groats, meal, starch or malt extract, not containing cocoa
- HTS 3505: Dextrins and other modified starches used in industrial applications
