U.S. imports of Wheat Starch (SITC 59211) totaled $3.0M in August 2026, imported from 17 countries.
Importers of Wheat Starch paid $255K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.62% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Wheat Starch imports of $3.0M in August 2026 ran 40% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.1M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataDerived from the endosperm of wheat kernels through wet milling, wheat starch is valued in food manufacturing for its fine granule size and clean flavor profile, distinguishing it from corn and potato alternatives. It serves as a thickener, binder, and texturizer in baked goods, noodles, and confectionery, and also finds use in industrial adhesives and paper coatings. FDA oversight applies to food-grade imports, and buyers should confirm that supplier facilities meet applicable food safety standards. Classification under this SITC code is distinct from wheat flour and wheat gluten, which are separated out in the same commodity group.
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106 import shipments a month
Wheat starch, wheat flour, and wheat gluten are each assigned separate SITC codes. Wheat starch (59211) is the purified carbohydrate fraction isolated during wet milling, while wheat gluten (59217) is the protein co-product. Correct classification matters because duty treatment and admissibility requirements can differ across these related but distinct commodities.
Food-grade wheat starch is subject to FDA oversight under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Importers generally need to ensure the foreign supplier is registered with FDA, that shipments comply with applicable food additive and labeling regulations, and that FSVP (Foreign Supplier Verification Program) requirements are met. Consulting a licensed customs broker or food regulatory specialist is advisable given the complexity of admissibility review.
Basic heading 348 of 465 in section 5
Basic heading 59211 · $3.0M of $27.5B
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Imports · August 2026
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Australia and Canada together supply 76% of it. Argentina pays 11.0% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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$625KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $24.9M of Wheat Starch and exported $7.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.