Esterified Potato Starch from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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