U.S. imports of starches, nesoi (HS 110819) totaled $4.9M in August 2026, imported from 17 countries.
Importers of Starches, NESOI paid $51K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 1.04% of the $4.9M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataStarches not elsewhere specified or included — a catch-all heading for non-potato, non-corn, non-wheat, and non-tapioca starches — serve as functional ingredients in food processing, paper manufacturing, textile sizing, and adhesives. The US schedule distinguishes cereal starches destined for non-food use (1108190010) from all other NESOI starches (1108190090), a split that affects both duty treatment and end-use certification requirements. Belgium and Canada are the leading suppliers, with Thailand and Austria also contributing meaningfully, reflecting the diversity of starch sources from rice, sago, and other botanical origins. Importers should verify the correct 10-digit classification based on starch type and intended use, as misclassification between food-grade and industrial-grade lines can trigger compliance issues.
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241 shipments/mo
The US 10-digit schedule carves out cereal starches specifically for non-food use (1108190010), while all other NESOI starches — including those for food applications — fall under 1108190090. Importers must document the intended end use to support the correct classification, as the distinction affects duty liability and may require end-use certification.
Starches derived from rice, sago, rye, barley, and certain root crops often fall under the NESOI provision when they are not specifically enumerated elsewhere in Chapter 11. Potato starch (1108130000), corn starch (1108120000), wheat starch (1108110000), and tapioca starch (1108140000) each have their own dedicated headings, so 110819 captures the residual botanical sources.
HSChapter 11
Subheading 4 of 6 in heading 1108
Subheading 110819 · $4.9M of $36.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$4.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$455KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $52.0M of Starches, NESOI.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1108190090 | Starches, NESOI | $4.8M | 0.93% | 4.70% | $45K |
| 1108190010 | Cereal Starches, NESOI, For Non-Food Use | $103K | 5.91% | 15.76% | $6K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1108190000 | Starches, NESOI | $455K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Belgium and Thailand together supply 72% of it. China pays 31.1% duty; Belgium 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
95.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 1.04% of total import value.