Starches; inulin

HS v2017 Code: 1108

About starches; inulin

HS code 1108 covers a diverse range of starches and inulin, which are essential ingredients in a wide variety of industries. Starches are complex carbohydrates derived from various plant sources, such as corn, wheat, and potatoes. They play a crucial role in the food, textile, and pharmaceutical sectors, serving as thickeners, binders, and stabilizers. Inulin, on the other hand, is a type of dietary fiber extracted from plants like chicory and Jerusalem artichoke, and is valued for its health benefits and use in functional foods. The starch and inulin industry is a significant contributor to the global economy, with applications spanning multiple industries and a growing demand for these versatile materials.

Production process

The production of starches and inulin involves several key steps. Starch is typically extracted from plant sources through a process of milling, washing, and centrifugation to separate the starch from other plant components. Inulin, on the other hand, is often extracted from chicory roots or Jerusalem artichokes through a process of slicing, drying, and extraction using hot water or other solvents. Both starches and inulin may undergo further processing, such as modification or purification, depending on their intended use.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of starches and inulin include the raw plant materials, such as corn, wheat, potatoes, chicory, and Jerusalem artichokes. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery and equipment for the extraction, processing, and refining of these materials. Water, energy, and various chemicals may also be used in the production process, depending on the specific requirements of the final product.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the starch and inulin industry are the various types of starches and inulin products. These can be used as ingredients in a wide range of industries, including 1901 Malt extract; food preparations of flour, groats, meal, starch or malt extract, not containing cocoa or containing less than 40% by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included; food preparations of goods of headings 0401 to 0404, not containing cocoa or containing less than 5% by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included, 3505 (Dextrins and other modified starches (for example, pregelatinized or esterified starches); glues based on starches, or on dextrins or other modified starches), and 2106 Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included.

Family tree for starches; inulin

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/11'>11: Products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1108'>1108: Starches; inulin</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1101'>1101: Wheat or meslin flour</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1102'>1102: Cereal flours; other than of wheat or meslin</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1103'>1103: Cereal groats; meal and pellets</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1104'>1104: Cereal grains otherwise worked (e.g. hulled, rolled, flaked, pearled, sliced or kibbled) except rice of heading no. 1006; germ of cereals whole, rolled, flaked or ground</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1105'>1105: Flour, meal, powder, flakes, granules and pellets of potatoes</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1106'>1106: Flour, meal and powder; of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading no. 0713, of sago or of roots or tubers of heading no. 0714 or of the products of chapter 8</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1107'>1107: Malt; whether or not roasted</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1109'>1109: Wheat gluten; whether or not dried</a>"]

    B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/110811'>110811: Starch; wheat</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/110812'>110812: Starch; maize (corn) starch</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/110813'>110813: Starch; potato</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/110814'>110814: Starch; manioc (cassava)</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/110819'>110819: Starch; n.e.c. in item no. 1108.11 to 1108.14</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/110820'>110820: Inulin</a>"]


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