Instantized Pregel Starch for Sports Drinks from United States
Instantized pregelatinized starch dissolves rapidly in sports drink powders due to physical modification through cooking and drying. This physical modification places it under tariff item 3505.10.90 as a modified starch, though it may also be considered under the pregelatinized sibling item depending on the specific processing.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
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Import Tips
• Clarify whether the product is pregelatinized, as this may shift classification to tariff item 3505.10.20
• Provide processing details showing the physical modification
• Verify the product is not a food preparation under Chapter 21