Bakery Thickener Potato Starch from Japan
Neutral-taste potato starch for instant bakery thickeners, Chapter 11 compliant. HTS 1108.13.00 distinguishes from prepared mixes. Replaces flour in recipes.
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
• Allergen-free declaration essential
• Shelf-life testing for humidity control
• Retail vs bulk packaging affects marking