Cross-Linked Wheat Starch from China
Cross-linked wheat starch is modified via chemical bonds for heat and acid resistance in canned soups and gravies. Falls under HTS 3505.10.00.92 as other modified starches, providing superior viscosity control. Widely used in retorted food products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include cross-linking agent details (e.g
• STMP or STPP) in technical data sheets for classification support
• Test for viscosity profiles pre-import to match invoice descriptions and avoid undervaluation claims
• Package in food-grade liners and declare accordingly to meet USDA import standards