Carboxymethyl Starch Powder from Japan
Carboxymethyl starch is a starch derivative used as a binder in paper and pharma tablets. It is classified under HTS 3913.90.20.90 as a polysaccharide derivative in primary powder form. Meets criteria as modified natural polymer not elsewhere specified.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
5.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm starch base >95% via analysis to apply subheading polymer rules
• Invoice as 'primary powder' vs 'industrial binder' for correct heading