Industrial Potato Starch Granules
Coarse potato starch granules for paper and textile sizing, pure per Chapter 11 notes excluding high-ash products. HTS 1108.13.00 applies to unmodified potato-derived starch. Used in adhesives and manufacturing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If used in finishing agents for textiles
Processed into finishing agents shifts to Chapter 38.
If incorporated into filter paper production
End-use as paper product changes classification.
If high ash from poor extraction
Exceeds ash limits in note (A), becomes cereal residue.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for 95% passage through appropriate sieve if groat-like to confirm 1108 vs 1103
• Declare industrial end-use to qualify for potential duty relief programs
• Avoid packaging mimicking food-grade to prevent FDA scrutiny
Related Products under HTS 1108.13.00
unmodified Potato Starch Powder
Pure potato starch extracted from potatoes, meeting starch content over 80% and low ash per Chapter 11 notes, used in food manufacturing. Classified under HTS 1108.13.00 as potato starch, distinct from prepared flours or pharmaceutical products. Ideal for thickening sauces and baking.
Food-Grade Native Potato Starch
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.
Gluten-Free Potato Starch Flour
Finely milled potato starch labeled gluten-free, with starch >80% and low ash per Chapter 11. Classified in HTS 1108.13.00 as potato starch, not blended flour. Common in celiac baking mixes.
Organic Certified Potato Starch
USDA organic potato starch from non-GMO potatoes, pure starch meeting Chapter 11 criteria. HTS 1108.13.00 for natural potato starch imports. Used in premium baking and snacks.
Modified Potato Starch Base
Lightly processed potato starch base for further modification, still qualifying under pure starch rules. HTS 1108.13.00 applies before chemical alteration. Used in lab and pilot production.
Pharma-Grade Potato Starch
USP-grade potato starch for pharmaceutical tablets, pure per Chapter 11 excluding Chapter 30 drugs. HTS 1108.13.00 as base starch material. High consistency for binders.