Modified Potato Starch Base from Japan
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.
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
• Document processing stage to prevent Chapter 35 shift
• Lab test for modification indicators like viscosity
• Declare intended US processing for CBP review