High-Sugar Baking Enhancer with Starch from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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