Native Potato Starch for Textile Sizing from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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