Potato Modified Starch for Paper Coating

Surface sizing starch from potatoes for glossy paper coatings, HTS 3505.10.0015. Improves ink holdout and smoothness. Not a printing gelatin product.

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.

3505.10.00Same rate: 17.5%

If corn starch paper coating

Corn potato equivalent in same dextrin but different source subheading.

4802.54Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If coated as finished paper

Paper coated with starch classifies by paper type.

3913.10Lower: 14.2% vs 17.5%

If highly polymerized

Alginic derivatives or similar in 3913 if not starch-based.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm non-printing use to stay out of Chapter 49 exclusion

• Brightness/whiteness specs for paper grade verification

• Bulk tanker import needs residue cleaning certs

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