Potato Starch Processing Residue from Japan
Dried residue from potato starch manufacture, consisting of potato pulp and fiber. Classified in HTS 2303.10.00 as similar residues from starch production. High-fiber feed supplement for dairy cows.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document potato origin and processing method; avoid acrylamide contamination issues in heat-dried residues
• Use ventilated containers to prevent mold during ocean transit, common pitfall for high-moisture starch byproducts
• Confirm not classified as vegetable waste under Chapter 23 if minimally processed