Esterified Potato Starch from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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