Hydroxypropyl Modified Tapioca Starch from Japan
Hydroxypropyl tapioca starch undergoes etherification for enhanced freeze-thaw stability in frozen foods. As an etherified modified starch, it precisely fits HTS 3505.10.00.
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
• Test for hydroxypropyl substitution degree to validate modification claims
• Use tamper-evident bulk bags for food contact materials compliance
• Watch for reclassification if viscosity modifiers suggest adhesive use