Native Corn Starch for Textiles from Japan
Unmodified corn starch used as sizing agent in textile manufacturing. Falls under 1108.12.00.90 as standard corn starch without chemical modification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide specs for viscosity and gelatinization temp required by textile sizing processes
• Use anti-caking agents only if they don't trigger modification classification
• Confirm low protein content (<0.5%) to meet textile industry standards