Instant Potato Starch Thickener for Sauces from Mexico
Instant potato starch thickener for sauces is a pregelatinized starch derived from potatoes that dissolves in cold water to provide smooth texture without cooking. As a physically modified starch, it falls under tariff item 3505.10.20. It is widely used in the food industry for instant sauces and gravies.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure the starch is pregelatinized and not a native starch; have processing documentation ready
• If used in food, confirm it meets food-grade standards and any additive regulations
• Declare the pregelatinization to the CBSA to avoid classification as native starch