Corn Starch Octenyl Succinate (OSA Starch) from Germany
OSA-modified corn starch is an esterified starch derived from corn, used as an emulsifier in food beverages and sauces. Classified under HTS 3505.10.0040 for its corn origin and chemical modification as an esterified starch.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide chemical modification specs (e.g
• octenyl succinic anhydride treatment) to justify modified starch status
• Ensure FDA GRAS status documentation for food use to facilitate entry
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as plain starch, which shifts to heading 1108