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Modified Cassava Starch (Native) from China

Native modified cassava starch is unmodified chemically, optimized for high clarity in gels, clear sauces, and fruit fillings. It remains a pure starch extract from cassava, with no chemical alteration, and is classified as manioc starch under heading 11.08.

Duty Rate — China → Canada

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Import Tips

• Document that the starch is native and not chemically modified, as this affects classification under heading 11.08 versus Chapter 35

• Provide a certificate of analysis to CBSA showing no chemical treatment

• Verify the product's starch content meets the requirements for heading 11.08