Food-Grade Native Potato Starch from Japan
High-purity native potato starch for food use, compliant with Chapter 11 starch/ash thresholds, not perfumery/cosmetic. HTS 1108.13.00 covers this unmodified form used in gluten-free baking and noodles. Excludes roasted or prepared products.
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
• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure compliance with food contact regulations
• Include certificates of analysis for starch content to avoid 2302 downgrade
• Check for GM-free certification if marketing as such, impacting documentation