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Modified Corn Starch for Drilling Fluids from Mexico

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.

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

• Include MSDS and OSHA compliance docs

• Declare as industrial chemical, not food

• Temperature/shear stability specs required