HS Code 1108
Starches and Inulin
HS code 1108 covers extracted plant starches and inulin, used as thickeners, stabilizers, and fillers in the food, paper, and textile industries.
4-digit Section IIFCL
HS Code 1108 — Starches and Inulin
Covers pure starches extracted from various plants like maize, wheat, potato, and cassava (tapioca). It also includes inulin, a type of dietary fibre.
What's included
- Maize (corn) starch
- Potato starch
- Wheat starch
- Tapioca starch
- Inulin
What's excluded
- Modified starches → use
3505(Etherified or esterified starches are Chapter 35.)
Common examples
- Cornstarch (maizena)
- Native potato starch
- Cassava starch
- Chicory inulin
Frequently asked questions
What is 'native' starch?
It is starch that has not been chemically modified. Chemical modification moves the product to 3505.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 5% - 25%
- Documentation: Starch is often used in the paper and adhesive industry, not just food.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Thailand, Vietnam, Germany, China
- Top importers: China, United States, Indonesia
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Key takeaway
Heading 1108 is for native starches; modified versions are in Chapter 35.
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