Tapioca Starch Gluten-Free Thickener

Prepared tapioca starch with rice flour for sauces and puddings in food service. 1901.90.91.95 as starch/flour prep NESOI. Neutral thickener for allergy-friendly products.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.4%+35.0%41.4%
🇲🇽Mexico6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇨🇦Canada6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇩🇪Germany6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇯🇵Japan6.4%+10.0%16.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

1108.20.00.00Lower: 37.6% vs 41.4%

If pure tapioca starch

Unprepared starch Chapter 11.

2106.90.72Lower: 26% vs 41.4%

If retail sauce base

Retail mixes 2106.

1903.00Lower: 10% vs 41.4%

If tapioca substitutions in extracts

If processed like tapioca extracts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm vegetable starch origin per Chapter Note (b)

Bulk only to maintain 1901 status

No additives that trigger 2106

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