Potato Starch Powder from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

25%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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

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

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