HS Code for Pea starch

Pea starch is classified under HS code 1108.19. Chapter 11 covers products of the milling industry, malt, starches, inulin, and wheat gluten. Heading 1108 is dedicated to starches and inulin. The subheadings 1108.11 through 1108.14 provide specific codes for wheat, maize (corn), potato, and manioc (cassava) starches, respectively. Because pea starch is not explicitly named in these initial subheadings, it falls into the "other starches" category under 1108.19. This classification applies to native pea starch extracted from yellow or green peas through a physical separation process. The product must retain its essential character as a starch and must not have undergone chemical modification. The classification is governed by GRI 1, which directs the user to the heading for starches, and GRI 6, which leads to the residual "other" subheading for varieties not previously specified. Pea starch is increasingly used in the food industry as a thickener and gelling agent due to its high amylose content.

Products Included

• Native yellow pea starch powder
• Green pea starch for industrial use
• Unmodified pea starch for food processing
• Pea starch used in noodle manufacturing

Common Misclassification

Pea starch is often confused with modified starches classified under 3505.10. If the pea starch has been pre-gelatinized, esterified, or etherified to change its functional properties, it moves from Chapter 11 to Chapter 35. It is also sometimes misclassified as pea flour (1106.10). The distinction lies in the starch content and the removal of proteins and fibers; starch is a refined extract, whereas flour is the result of grinding the whole pulse.

FAQ

What is the HS code for pea starch?

The HS code for native, unmodified pea starch is 1108.19.

Is pea protein classified under this code?

No, pea protein is a separate product usually classified under 2106.10 as a food preparation or 3504.00 as a protein substance.