Pregelatinized Corn Dextrin from Japan
Pregelatinized corn dextrin is a modified starch cooked and dried to allow instant dispersion in cold water, used in instant foods and adhesives. It qualifies under HTS 3505.10.00.20 as a dextrin/modified starch with controlled reducing sugar levels per chapter definitions. Not covered by exclusions like yeasts or printing gelatins.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain supplier specs confirming pregelatinization without enzymatic treatments excluded under chapter notes
• For food imports, ensure Kosher/Halal certifications and allergen statements for corn-based products
• Avoid declaring as 'starch' generically; specify 'dextrin' to prevent shifts to lower-duty Chapter 11