Pregelatinized Corn Starch from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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