Pregelatinized Corn Starch for Instant Pudding

Food-grade pregelatinized corn starch designed for instant puddings and desserts, disperses without cooking. Classified HTS 3505.10.0040 as corn-derived pregelatinized modified starch.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2106.90.44.00Same rate: 17.5%

If flavored or sweetened preparations

Food preparations containing additives shift from pure starch.

1702.30Lower: 15.1% vs 17.5%

If converted to corn syrup solids

High DE processing moves to Chapter 17 sugars.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• FDA prior notice required for food starch imports

• Batch testing for microbiology/heavy metals essential

• Label allergen-free if no corn declaration needed