Bakery Thickener Potato Starch
Neutral-taste potato starch intended for use as a bakery thickener. It is an unmodified starch product, meeting the starch and ash content thresholds of Chapter 11, and is not prepared as a mix or flour.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 10.5% | — | 10.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 10.5% | — | 10.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 10.5% | — | 10.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 10.5% | — | 10.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 10.5% | — | 10.5% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the starch is derived from a source other than potatoes
Other starches fall under this item.
If the product is mixed with other ingredients for a specific food preparation
Prepared food preparations are classified in Chapter 19.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is unmodified and meets Chapter 11 starch/ash thresholds
• Declare as potato starch, not as a prepared mix, to avoid reclassification
• Keep lab analysis certificates ready for CBSA verification
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