Esterified Potato Starch from China
Potato starch chemically modified via esterification for improved stability in adhesives and textiles. Classified in HTS 3505.10.0045 as other modified starches from potato, excluding enzymatic pre-tanning (3202). Reducing sugar kept low per chapter dextrin definition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide chemical analysis reports confirming esterification on potato starch base, not chapter 39 plastics
• Document non-therapeutic use to steer clear of chapter 30 medicaments exclusion