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Instant Thickener Potato Starch from Japan

Potato starch selected for high viscosity in instant gravies and sauces, unmodified for human consumption. Classifies in HTS 1108.13.0010 as it retains pure starch character, not pre-gelatinized forms excluded to Chapter 19.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Specify 'native unmodified' in invoices to distinguish from modified thickeners

Test viscosity but classify based on chemical modification status