U.S. exports of Wet Corn Milling Products (NAICS 311221) totaled $201.3M in August 2026.
Importers of Wet Corn Milling Products paid $8.6M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 7.30% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataWet corn milling separates corn into starch, gluten, germ, and steep liquor streams, yielding high-fructose corn syrup, corn starch, corn oil, and animal feed co-products — each classified under distinct HTS subheadings. The US is a dominant global producer, so imports are relatively limited, but specialty starches and modified corn starches from specific origins do enter the market and may be subject to antidumping scrutiny. Industrial buyers should note that modified starches used in food applications require FDA prior notice, while those destined for paper or adhesive manufacturing do not.
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4.3K import shipments a month
Modified starches and certain corn starch products have historically been subject to antidumping investigations. Importers should check the Commerce Department's ADD/CVD database for active orders on the relevant HTS subheading and country of origin, as duties can be substantial and retroactive through the bonding process.
The intended end-use and product specification — particularly whether the starch meets food-grade purity standards — determine both the HTS classification and the applicable FDA admissibility requirements. Importers should ensure commercial invoices and certificates of analysis clearly state the grade and intended use to avoid reclassification or admissibility holds.
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National industry 2 of 3 in naics industry 31122
National industry 311221 · $201.3M of $989.7M
Exports · August 2026
destination
Mexico and Canada together take 54% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
origin
Census publishes state breakdowns for NAICS to the 4-digit level only. See NAICS 3112 for those.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$117.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$201.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.4B of Wet Corn Milling Products and exported $2.3B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.