Potato Starch Powder

Fine powder derived from potatoes, used as a thickener in cooking and baking. Classified under HTS 1108.19.00 as it is a starch from potatoes, not wheat, corn, rice, or potato starch specifically excluded, meeting chapter starch content requirements.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+25.0%25%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFreeโ€”Free

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1108.12.00Higher: 35% vs 25%

If derived from corn (maize)

Corn starch specifically falls under subheading 1108.12, separate from other starches.

2302.40.01Higher: 35% vs 25%

If starch content too low per chapter note (A)

Products failing minimum starch content thresholds are bran or other residues of heading 2302.

3505.10.00Lower: 17.5% vs 25%

If chemically modified (e.g., pregelatinized)

Modified starches like pregelatinized or dextrins are classified in Chapter 35 as prepared binders.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Verify starch content exceeds chapter minimums using modified Ewers method to avoid reclassification to heading 2302

โ€ข Provide certificates of analysis confirming non-GMO status if targeting organic markets

โ€ข Ensure food-grade certification and proper labeling to comply with FDA import requirements