Pregelatinized Potato Starch for Food Thickening from Canada
Pregelatinized starch modified from potato sources, falling under HTS 3505.10.0015 as a modified starch derived from potato starch. It swells instantly in cold water, ideal for instant puddings and sauces in food manufacturing. Excluded from chapter exclusions like yeasts or medicaments.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Obtain certificates of analysis confirming potato origin and modification process to support classification
• Comply with FDA prior notice and GRAS status for food-grade imports to avoid customs holds
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as native starch, which would classify under 1108