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SITCSection 5
U.S. imports of corn (maize) starch (SITC 59212) totaled $3.9M in April 2026, traded with 37 countries.
Importers of Corn (Maize) Starch paid $230K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $2.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Corn (Maize) Starch imports of $3.9M in April 2026 ran 14% below the year-to-date monthly average of $4.5M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCorn starch is the dominant industrial and food-grade starch traded globally, produced at scale through wet milling of maize and widely used in food processing, papermaking, textiles, and as a feedstock for glucose syrups and modified starches. Its high availability and relatively low cost make it the benchmark against which other starches are priced in procurement decisions. The US is itself a major producer, so import volumes tend to reflect specialty grades or regional supply gaps rather than broad commodity shortfalls. Food-grade shipments entering the US are subject to FDA admissibility review; importers should verify supplier compliance with applicable food safety regulations.
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US imports of corn starch typically involve specialty grades — such as waxy maize starch, organically certified product, or non-GMO varieties — where domestic supply is limited or where foreign producers offer specific functional properties. Seasonal processing capacity constraints can also create short-term import demand.
Native (unmodified) corn starch falls under SITC 59212, while chemically or physically modified starches are generally classified separately. This distinction matters for tariff treatment and labeling requirements, so importers should confirm the processing status of the product with their supplier before filing entry documents.
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Monthly import values over time