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HS HEADING 1108

Starches; inulin

In plain English

This section covers starches and inulin derived from the milling industry. The goods are categorized by their source material, including wheat, maize, potato, and manioc. Any starch not specifically listed under those four sources falls into a remaining category. Inulin is also included as a distinct item within this group.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (6)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

1108.11

Starch; wheat

1108.12

Starch; maize (corn) starch

1108.13

Starch; potato

1108.14

Starch; manioc (cassava)

1108.19

Starch; n.e.c. in item no. 1108.11 to 1108.14

1108.20

Inulin

Chapter 11 classification notes

Chapter 11 imports are subject to food-safety inspection in most destinations; some EU member states apply additional Novel-Food classification for non-traditional grains. Gluten-free / specialty flours from rice / corn / oats fall under 1102.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Pasta and noodles (made from these flours) fall under Chapter 19 (preparations of cereals), not Chapter 11. Bakery mixes go to Chapter 19 too.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

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