Modified Potato Starch Base
Lightly processed potato starch base for further modification, still qualifying as pure starch. It is unmodified at import and meets Chapter 11 criteria.
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 has undergone chemical modification
Modified starches are in Chapter 35.
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
• Verify the starch is not already modified at the time of import
• If it is, it will be classified under Chapter 35
• Keep process documentation for CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 1108.13.00
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.
Bulk Potato Starch for Export Processing
Commodity potato starch in 1MT bags for re-export processing. It is a standard purity, unmodified starch, classified under potato starch, and not further processed.
Cold-Swelling Potato Starch
Cold-swelling potato starch that swells in cold water, but is unmodified. It retains the character of a native starch, meeting Chapter 11 criteria, and is not pre-gelatinized.
Food-Grade Native Potato Starch
High-purity native potato starch for food use, compliant with Chapter 11 starch and ash thresholds. It is unmodified and not a pharmaceutical or cosmetic preparation.
Gluten-Free Potato Starch Flour
Finely milled potato starch labeled gluten-free, with high starch and low ash content. It is pure potato starch, not a blended flour, and fits the definition of starch in Chapter 11.
High-Amylose Potato Starch
High-amylose potato starch from genetically bred potatoes, but still a pure starch extract. It is unmodified and meets Chapter 11 criteria, regardless of the starch variety.