Rice Starch for Pharmaceutical Binders from China
Pre-gelatinized rice starch used as a binder in tablet manufacturing for drug formulations. This is a non-food application of a cereal starch, meeting Chapter 11 specifications, and is not a finished pharmaceutical product, so it is classified under tariff item 1108.19.90.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the starch is not pre-mixed with pharmaceutical excipients, as that may shift classification to Chapter 30
• Keep records of the starch content and ash analysis to support the tariff item
• Verify whether the starch is pre-gelatinized, as that may affect the classification