HS Code 110811 — Wheat Starch

Wheat starch is the white, powdery carbohydrate extracted from the endosperm of wheat kernels. It is widely used in the food industry as a thickener, binder, and stabiliser, as well as in the paper and textile industries for sizing and coating applications.

What's included

Native wheat starch
Food-grade wheat starch
Industrial wheat starch for paper

What's excluded

Wheat flour → use 110100 (Wheat flour contains proteins (gluten) and fibres, whereas starch is isolated.)
Modified wheat starch → use 350510 (Chemically or physically modified starches are classified in Chapter 35.)

Common examples

Food grade wheat starch powder
Wheat starch for textile sizing
Paper-making wheat starch
Bulk native wheat starch

Frequently asked questions

Is wheat starch gluten-free?

Generally no, but some highly refined wheat starches are processed to meet gluten-free standards; however, they still fall under this code.

Trade & shipping notes

Typical duty range: 150 EUR/tonne (EU) or 5-10% (Global)
Documentation: Subject to high specific duties in the EU and some other protective markets.
Typical shipping mode: FCL
Top exporters: Germany, Belgium, Turkey, France
Top importers: United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Netherlands

Key takeaway

A key industrial and food thickening agent, specifically isolated from wheat grains.

Wheat Starch