Native Potato Starch for Textile Sizing
Unmodified potato starch applied in textile warp sizing for weaving protection. It offers film-forming properties ideal for cotton yarns and meets Chapter 11 starch content requirements.
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 modified for textile applications
Modified starches are classified in Chapter 35.
If the starch does not meet purity standards
Impure products are classified as residues.
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 starch is not chemically treated for textile use; if so, it may fall under Chapter 35
• Provide end-use documentation to CBSA
• Verify starch content exceeds 45% to stay in Chapter 11
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Bulk Potato Starch for Export Processing
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Food-Grade Native Potato Starch
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Food-Grade Potato Starch Granules
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Food-Grade Potato Starch Powder
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