Instant Potato Starch Thickener for Sauces

Cold-soluble pregelatinized dextrin from potatoes for ready sauces, under HTS 3505.10.0015. Provides smooth texture without cooking. Food industry staple.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2103.90Lower: 16.4% vs 17.5%

If incorporated in sauce mixes

Sauce preparations containing starch classify as foods.

1108.12.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If native corn starch thickener

Unmodified corn starch in Chapter 11.

1702.30Lower: 15.1% vs 17.5%

If high glucose syrup thickeners

Sweet thickeners >20 DE in sugars heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Food facility registration and prior notice mandatory for FDA

• Batch testing for microbiology due to food contact

• Clear 'modified food starch' labeling required

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