11081900
PRODUCTS OF THE MILLING INDUSTRY; MALT; STARCHES; INULIN; WHEAT GLUTEN›Starches; inulin
Other starches
Classification under CN 1108 19
CN code 1108 19 covers starches other than wheat (1108 11), maize (1108 12), potato (1108 13), and manioc (1108 14). Covers rice starch, sago starch, sorghum starch.
Import requirements 1108 19
EU food safety. Phytosanitary certificate required.
Market 1108 19
Niche products. Rice starch growing in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Major exporters: Thailand, China, India.
Specialty starches and their applications
Other starches under CN 1108 19 cover starches not separately classified - sago starch and arrowroot starch among them. These specialty starches find applications in gluten-free food production, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Imports are subject to standard food safety controls. Importers should ensure correct classification - chemically modified starches belong to heading 3505, not 1108. Documentation must precisely identify the raw material source and production method for accurate tariff classification at the EU border.
Frequently asked questions
What starches does 1108 19 cover?
Starches from plants not covered by 1108 11-14 - rice, sago, sorghum, and others.
Are products under CN 11 08 19 subject to Gluten-free?
Rice starch is gluten-free. Importers should verify specific requirements depending on the nature of the product classified under CN code 11 08 19. Current regulations should be checked in the TARIC system and relevant EU legislation.
Are products under CN 11 08 19 subject to Documents?
Invoice, analysis certificate, phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin.
Which starches are covered by CN 1108 19?
CN 1108 19 covers starches from sago, arrowroot and other sources not separately classified. Chemically modified starches are classified under heading 3505, not 1108.
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