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HS code for starches
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “starches” points to heading 1108: starches; inulin. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
The UK Global Tariff divides 1108 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is 18%. 6 lines have a specific or compound duty.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 1108 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is 19.2%. 6 lines have a specific or compound duty.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 1108 into 13 tariff lines; the duty is between 2% and 29% (average 23.3%).
Duty rates compared
UK 18% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines · 6× specific or compound duty 
EU 19.2% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines · 6× specific or compound duty 
Türkiye 2% – 29% Third-country duty 13 tariff lines · average 23.3% 
USA Free – 2.6% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines · average 0.9% · 3× specific or compound duty See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for starches?
Starches are classified under 1108 (Starches; inulin) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.