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Premium Culinary Potato Starch Thickener from Japan

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.

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

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