High-Sugar Baking Enhancer with Starch

A starch and malt extract-based additive with over 10% sugar for dough conditioning in breads and pastries, cocoa-free. Classified in HTS 1901.90.71.00 as other food preparations of starch and malt not specified elsewhere. Improves rise and shelf life.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.5%+17.5%26%
🇲🇽Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇨🇦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇩🇪Germany8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇯🇵Japan8.5%+10.0%18.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3505.10.00Lower: 17.5% vs 26%

If primarily dextrin or modified starch

Prepared starches without food prep intent go to chapter 35.

2918.16Lower: 13.7% vs 26%

If chemically pure malt extract

Isolated chemical extracts classify under organic chemicals.

1901.90Same rate: 26%

If under 10% sugar

Sugar threshold determines subheading within 1901.90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide formulation specs showing starch as principal component

Comply with biotech labeling if GM starches used

Sample for sugar dry weight to confirm >10% threshold

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