Pregelatinized Corn Starch from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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