Industrial Potato Starch Granules from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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