Lotus Root Starch Powder from Japan
Fine starch from lotus rhizomes, specialty ingredient in Chinese medicine and desserts. Classified 1108.19.00 as other vegetable-derived starch compliant with ash/starch parameters.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Include traditional medicine certifications for dual food/supplement markets
• Monitor for APHIS restrictions on aquatic plant imports
• Label with allergen warnings despite low risk profile