Pregelatinized Rice Starch from China
Pregelatinized rice starch allows cold-water dispersion for baby foods and pharmaceuticals. As a physically modified starch, it falls under HTS 3505.10.00.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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