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HTS Chapter 11 · Section II

Products of the milling industry; malt; starches; inulin; wheat gluten

Chapter 11 averages a 4.2% general (MFN) duty across its 38 rated tariff lines, with the steepest line reaching 12.8%.

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4.2%
avg MFN duty
12.8%
highest line
38
rated tariff lines
13%
enter duty-free

Tariff lines in Chapter 11 by duty-rate band

How the 38 rated lines in this chapter distribute across general (MFN) rate ranges

Duty-free50.1–5%265–10%610–20%1

Source: USITC HTS 2026 As of 2026

About HTS Chapter 11

HTS Chapter 11 - Products of the milling industry; malt; starches; inulin; wheat gluten - organizes 79 tariff classifications in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Of these, 38 carry explicit duty rates at the tariff-line level, meaning importers can look up a specific Column 1 General (MFN) rate for every qualifying shipment. Chapter 11 sits within Section II (Vegetable Products), which groups commercially related product categories together.

The average general duty rate across all tariff lines in this chapter is 4.2%, with the highest individual rate reaching 12.8%. Duty burden varies widely across tariff lines within this chapter, classification precision matters. Below, each line links to its individual detail page showing General, Special (FTA), and Column 2 rates.

Use this chapter page as the entry point for classifying any product that falls under products of the milling industry; malt; starches; inulin; wheat gluten. The tree below preserves the HTS indentation hierarchy (heading → subheading → tariff line), so you can narrow from broad category to specific 8-10 digit code. All data comes from the US International Trade Commission (USITC) HTS 2026 Basic Edition, the official schedule of import duties used by US Customs and Border Protection.

Chapter 11 At a Glance

Tariff distribution statistics for HTS Chapter 11 from USITC 2026 Basic Edition.
Metric Value Notes
Total tariff classifications 79 All headings, subheadings, and tariff lines.
Lines with explicit rates 38 Tariff lines carrying a Column 1 General duty.
Average general rate 4.2% Mean MFN rate across rated lines.
Highest line rate 12.8% Peak Column 1 General rate within the chapter.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. Computed at last data refresh, see methodology.

Tariff Lines

1101.00.00 Wheat or meslin flour
0.7¢/kg
1101.00.00.10 Hard spring wheat
kg
1101.00.00.20 Durum wheat
kg
1101.00.00.30 White winter wheat
kg
Other:
1101.00.00.50 Certified organic
kg
1101.00.00.60 Other
kg
1102 Cereal flours other than of wheat or meslin:
1102.20.00.00 Corn (maize) flour
kg
0.3¢/kg
1102.90 Other:
1102.90.20.00 Buckwheat flour
kg
Free
1102.90.25.00 Rice flour
kg
0.09¢/kg
1102.90.27.00 Rye flour
kg
0.23¢/kg
Other:
1102.90.30.00 Mixtures
kg
12.8%
1102.90.60.00 Other
kg
9%
1103 Cereal groats, meal and pellets:
Groats and meal:
1103.11.00 Of wheat
0.5¢/kg
1103.11.00.20 Semolina
kg
1103.11.00.40 Other
kg
1103.13.00 Of corn (maize)
0.3¢/kg
1103.13.00.20 Cornmeal
kg
1103.13.00.60 Other
kg
1103.19 Of other cereals:
1103.19.12.00 Of oats
kg
0.8¢/kg
1103.19.14.00 Of rice
kg
0.09¢/kg
1103.19.90.00 Of other cereals
kg
9%
1103.20.00 Pellets
Free
1103.20.00.10 Of wheat
kg
1103.20.00.90 Of other cereals
kg
1104 Cereal grains otherwise worked (for example, hulled, rolled, flaked, pearled, sliced or kibbled), except rice of heading 1006; germ of cereals, whole, rolled, flaked or ground:
Rolled or flaked grains:
1104.12.00.00 Of oats
kg
1.2¢/kg
1104.19 Of other cereals:
1104.19.10.00 Of barley
kg
2¢/kg
1104.19.90.00 Other
kg
0.45¢/kg
Other worked grains (for example, hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled):
1104.22.00.00 Of oats
kg
0.5%
1104.23.00.00 Of corn (maize)
kg
0.45¢/kg
1104.29 Of other cereals:
1104.29.10.00 Of barley
kg
1.2%
1104.29.90.00 Other
kg
2.7%
1104.30.00.00 Germ of cereals, whole, rolled, flaked or ground
kg
4.5%
1105 Flour, meal, powder, flakes, granules and pellets of potatoes:
1105.10.00.00 Flour, meal and powder
kg
1.7¢/kg
1105.20.00.00 Flakes, granules and pellets
kg
1.3¢/kg
1106 Flour, meal and powder of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading 0713, of sago or of roots or tubers of heading 0714 or of the products of chapter 8:
1106.10.00.00 Of the dried leguminous vegetables of heading 0713
kg
8.3%
1106.20 Of sago or of roots or tubers of heading 0714:
1106.20.10.00 Of Chinese water chestnuts
kg
8.3%
1106.20.90.00 Other
kg
Free
1106.30 Of the products of chapter 8:
1106.30.20.00 Banana and plantain
kg
2.8%
1106.30.40.00 Other
kg
9.6%
1107 Malt, whether or not roasted:
1107.10.00.00 Not roasted
kg
0.3¢/kg
1107.20.00.00 Roasted
kg
0.42¢/kg
1108 Starches; inulin:
Starches:
1108.11.00 Wheat starch
0.54¢/kg
1108.11.00.10 For food use
kg
1108.11.00.90 Other
kg
1108.12.00 Corn (maize) starch
0.54¢/kg
1108.12.00.10 For food use
kg
1108.12.00.90 Other
kg
1108.13.00 Potato starch
0.56¢/kg
1108.13.00.10 For human consumption
kg
1108.13.00.90 Other
kg
1108.14.00.00 Cassava (manioc) starch
kg
Free
1108.19.00 Other starches
Free
1108.19.00.10 Cereal starches for non-food use
kg
1108.19.00.90 Other
kg
1108.20.00.00 Inulin
kg
2.6%
1109.00 Wheat gluten, whether or not dried:
1109.00.10.00 To be used as animal feed
kg
1.8%
1109.00.90 Other
kg
6.8%
1109.00.90.10 Certified organic
kg
1109.00.90.20 Other
kg

See Actual Trade Volumes

HTS Chapter 11 products are actively traded globally. View real import/export volumes by country from FAO FAOSTAT:

Wheat and meslin flour Uncooked pasta; not stuffed or otherwise prepared

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does HTS Chapter 11 cover? ▼
HTS Chapter 11 covers Products of the milling industry; malt; starches; inulin; wheat gluten. It contains 79 individual tariff classifications, of which 38 have specified duty rates. This chapter falls under Section II (Vegetable Products).
What is the average tariff rate for Chapter 11? ▼
The average general (MFN) duty rate across all tariff lines in Chapter 11 is 4.2%. The highest individual rate in this chapter is 12.8%. Actual duty on a specific product depends on its precise HTS classification.
How do I find the correct HTS code for my product? ▼
Browse the tariff lines listed below organized by heading and subheading. Each item with an HTS number links to its full detail page showing general, special, and Column 2 duty rates. For complex classifications, consult a licensed customs broker or contact US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Are there any duty-free items in Chapter 11? ▼
Yes, many chapters contain items with a "Free" general rate, meaning no duty is assessed for imports from most-favored-nation countries. Look for items marked "Free" in the tariff lines table below. Additional preferential rates may also apply under free trade agreements.
Where does PlainTariff get its tariff data? ▼
All tariff data comes from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) 2026 Basic Edition, the official schedule of US import duties.

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Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.

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