Rice Starch Flakes Substitute
Rice starch flakes are thin, flat pieces made from rice starch, serving as a tapioca substitute in Asian desserts like puddings. They fall under 1903.00.00 because they are prepared from starch in flake form, going beyond the simple starches of Chapter 11.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 1901101000–1905909090).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is rice flour, not starch-based flakes
Cereal flours are classified in Chapter 11, while starch preparations for food use are in Chapter 19.
If the flakes are pre-cooked and ready to eat as a breakfast cereal
Prepared foods obtained by swelling or roasting of cereals or starch products fall under heading 19.04.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the flakes are not simply rice flour, which would fall under heading 1102 or 1104
• Provide a detailed process description showing the starch is extracted and formed into flakes
• Be aware that goods with added cocoa over 6% may shift to heading 18.06
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