Potato-Based Pregel Starch for Pharmaceutical Capsules from Japan
Pregelatinized potato dextrin used as a filler and disintegrant in tablet formulations, under HTS 3505.10.0015 for potato-derived modified starches. It aids rapid dissolution in pharma applications. Excluded from Chapter 30 medicaments as it's a raw starch derivative.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Supply USP/NF certificates confirming pharma grade and potato origin for seamless clearance
• File FDA Drug Establishment Registration if used in finished drugs to preempt holds