Pregelatinized Corn Starch
Pregelatinized corn starch is a modified starch that has been cooked and dried to allow instant thickening when mixed with cold water. It falls under HTS 3505.10.00 as a pregelatinized modified starch used primarily in instant foods and pharmaceuticals.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If reducing sugar content exceeds 10% as dextrose
Per chapter notes, such starch degradation products are classified as glucose syrup in heading 1702, not dextrins.
If unmodified and simply pregelatinized without chemical alteration
Unmodified starches remain in Chapter 11 as starch not elsewhere specified.
If prepared and packaged as a food additive for retail sale
Mixed or prepared food preparations fall under heading 2106 if not purely modified starch.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify starch modification process documentation to confirm it meets dextrin or modified starch criteria under Chapter 35
• Obtain certificates of analysis showing reducing sugar content ≤10% to avoid reclassification to heading 1702
• Label products clearly as food-grade or industrial to prevent customs holds on safety compliance
Related Products under HTS 3505.10.00
Esterified Wheat Starch
Esterified wheat starch is chemically modified through esterification to improve stability and texture in processed foods like sauces. It qualifies under HTS 3505.10.00 as 'other modified starches' distinct from native starches.
Hydroxypropyl Modified Tapioca Starch
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.
Pregelatinized Rice Starch
Pregelatinized rice starch allows cold-water dispersion for baby foods and pharmaceuticals. As a physically modified starch, it falls under HTS 3505.10.00.
Crosslinked Potato Starch
Crosslinked potato starch uses chemical bridges for heat/shear resistance in gravies. Chemical modification qualifies it for HTS 3505.10.00 as modified starch.
Dextrin Powder for Paper Sizing
Roasted starch dextrin powder provides adhesion in paper manufacturing. Low reducing sugar content keeps it under HTS 3505.10.00 as dextrins.
Instantized Pregel Starch for Sports Drinks
Instantized pregelatinized starch dissolves rapidly in sports drink powders. Physical modification via cooking/drying places it in HTS 3505.10.00.