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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Confirm unmodified status via chemical analysis

Declare for paper manufacturing end-use

Moisture content control critical for transport