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Paper Industry Potato Starch from Japan

Cationic potato starch precursor for paper coating, pure starch form. HTS 1108.13.00 before modification. Enhances paper printability.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Confirm unmodified status via chemical analysis

• Declare for paper manufacturing end-use

• Moisture content control critical for transport

Paper Industry Potato Starch from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1108.13.00