Premium Culinary Potato Starch Thickener

High-quality potato starch for professional kitchens, classified in 1108.13.00.90 for pure, unmodified form per starch content rules. Twice clearer than corn starch in soups.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1103.13.00Same rate: 35%

If corn groats/meal instead

Corn meal passing 2mm sieve goes to 1103, specific cereal processing.

2005.20.00Higher: 41.4% vs 35%

If potato products are prepared/preserved

Preserved vegetables exclude from Chapter 11 per note (d).

3502.20.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If enzyme-modified for food thickeners

Enzyme-treated starches classify as modified in Chapter 35.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Secure Kosher/Halal certifications popular for culinary imports

Package in nitrogen-flushed bags to extend shelf life past 24 months

Monitor for pesticide residues from potato farming regions

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