Pregelatinized Corn Dextrin from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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