Native Potato Starch for Textile Sizing from Germany
Unmodified potato starch applied in textile warp sizing for weaving protection, under HTS 1108.13.00.90 as other potato starch. Offers film-forming properties ideal for cotton yarns.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify 'textile grade' on invoices to justify industrial import channels
• Test viscosity consistency batch-to-batch for manufacturing reliability
• Avoid pharmaceutical blends that exclude to Chapter 30