Esterified Potato Starch for Textile Sizing from China
Chemically modified esterified starch from potatoes, classified in HTS 3505.10.0015 as other modified starches derived from potato starch. Used to size yarns in textile weaving for abrasion resistance. Distinct from enzymatic preparations excluded in chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Document chemical modification process (esterification) and potato sourcing for CBP review
• Ensure REACH compliance if transshipping through EU for textile chemical regulations