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Pregelatinized Corn Starch from Mexico

Pregelatinized corn starch is a modified starch treated with heat and moisture to make it instantly soluble in cold water, used as a thickener in instant foods like puddings and sauces. It falls under HTS 3505.10.00.92 as a pregelatinized modified starch, distinct from native starches. This subheading covers other dextrins and modified starches not specified elsewhere.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify starch modification process documentation to confirm classification under modified starches, avoiding reclassification as native starch in Chapter 11

• Include certificates of analysis showing pregelatinization or esterification to support HTS 3505 entry and prevent duty disputes

• Label products clearly for food-grade use if applicable, as mislabeling can trigger FDA scrutiny during import