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
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
• 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