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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1108.19.00Higher: 25% vs 17.5%

If native rice starch without pregelatinization

Unmodified rice starches properly stay in heading 1108.

1901.10Lower: 16.4% vs 17.5%

If instantized for retail infant cereal preparation

Processed baby food preparations move to Chapter 19.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify rice variety and pregelatinization method (drum drying vs. extrusion)

Hypoallergenic certification valuable for pharmaceutical/baby food importers

Ensure no gluten cross-contamination claims if marketed gluten-free