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Industrial Potato Starch for Paper Sizing from Japan

Native potato starch used in paper manufacturing for surface sizing. It is unmodified and provides binding without chemical alteration, qualifying under Chapter 11 as a pure starch product.

Duty Rate — Japan → Canada

10.5%

Import Tips

• Declare the end use as industrial to ensure correct classification, though the tariff item is the same

• Ensure the starch is unmodified; if treated for paper use, it may fall under Chapter 35

• Keep technical specifications for CBSA verification