SITCSection 5
U.S. imports of starches, not elsewhere specified (SITC 59215) totaled $3.6M in April 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Importers of Starches, Not Elsewhere Specified paid $51K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 21% on $239K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataArrowroot, sago, rice, and other botanical starches that do not fall under the named categories for wheat, corn, potato, or cassava are captured here as residual starch types. These specialty starches often serve niche food applications — arrowroot in infant foods and confectionery, rice starch in cosmetics and hypoallergenic formulations — where their unique granule morphology or digestibility profile commands a premium. Classification in this residual category requires careful review to confirm the starch source is not more specifically provided for elsewhere in the schedule. Food-grade imports are subject to FDA oversight, and importers should verify supplier compliance with applicable food safety requirements.
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This residual category includes starches derived from sources such as arrowroot, sago palm, rice, sweet potato, and other botanical origins not specifically named in the trade schedule. Importers should confirm through a classification analysis that their product is not more specifically described under a named starch heading before using this code.
Classification depends on the botanical source of the starch. If the source plant is explicitly named in another SITC heading — such as wheat, maize, potato, or cassava — the product belongs there. Only starches from unlisted botanical sources fall into the NES category. A licensed customs broker or trade classification specialist can help resolve ambiguous cases, particularly for blended or co-processed starch products.
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