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Modified Corn Starch for Drilling Fluids

High-stability modified corn starch used in oil drilling muds for viscosity control. Falls under HTS 3505.10.0040 as corn-derived modified starch for industrial use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3824.40Lower: 17.5% vs 20%

If prepared drilling fluid additives

Complex chemical preparations for oilfield use in 3824.

2710.19.90.00Higher: 32% vs 20%

If oil-based drilling compounds

Petroleum-based fluids classified by oil content.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include MSDS and OSHA compliance docs

Declare as industrial chemical, not food

Temperature/shear stability specs required