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
9903.03.0110%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 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