Instant Thickener Potato Starch
Unmodified potato starch selected for high viscosity, used as an instant thickener in gravies and sauces. It retains the natural starch character and is not pre-gelatinized, so it stays in Chapter 11.
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 pre-gelatinized or chemically modified
Modified starches are excluded from Chapter 11.
If the starch is from wheat rather than potato
Different starch source changes the tariff item.
If sold as a prepared sauce mix containing other ingredients
Composite preparations fall under Chapter 21.
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
• Confirm the product is not pre-gelatinized; if it is, it falls under Chapter 19
• Provide technical data on viscosity and modification status to CBSA
• Check if the starch is in retail packages under 1 kg, as packaging weight may affect duty calculation
Related Products under Tariff item 1108.13.00
Bakery Thickener Potato Starch
Neutral-taste potato starch used as a bakery thickener, derived from potatoes and meeting the starch and ash content thresholds of Chapter 11. It is unmodified and classified as potato starch under tariff item 1108.13.00, distinct from prepared mixes or flours.
Bulk Potato Starch for Export Processing
Commodity potato starch in 1MT bags for re-export processing, unmodified and meeting Chapter 11 purity standards. It is classified as potato starch under 1108.13.00, suitable for intermediate trade and further manufacturing.
Cold-Swelling Potato Starch
Native potato starch that swells in cold water without chemical modification, used in convenience foods. It retains the characteristics of potato starch under Chapter 11 and is classified under 1108.13.00.
Food-Grade Native Potato Starch
High-purity native potato starch for food use, meeting Chapter 11 starch and ash thresholds and not classified as perfumery or cosmetic. It is unmodified and falls under 1108.13.00, used in gluten-free baking and noodles.
Food-Grade Potato Starch Granules
High-purity potato starch granules for food applications like gluten-free baking. It meets Chapter 11 starch and ash thresholds and is known for clarity in gels, making it suitable for culinary use.
Food-Grade Potato Starch Powder
Food-grade potato starch in fine powder form, extracted from potatoes without chemical modification. It is used as a thickener in soups and as a gluten-free baking ingredient, meeting the starch and ash content thresholds of Chapter 11.