Instantized Pregel Starch for Sports Drinks from Germany
Instantized pregelatinized starch for sports drinks is produced by cooking and drying starch so it dissolves rapidly in cold water. This physical modification makes it a pregelatinized starch under tariff item 3505.10.20. It is used as a carbohydrate source and thickener in instant beverage powders.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure the starch is pregelatinized and not merely a native starch blend; physical modification must be documented
• If the product is part of a beverage mix with other ingredients, check if it qualifies as a set under Section VI note 3
• Declare the intended use to the CBSA to avoid misclassification