HS 110813

Potato Starch

U.S. imports of potato starch (HS 110813) totaled $13.0M in April 2026, traded with 23 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Potato starch is valued for its large granule size, high viscosity, and neutral flavor, making it a preferred thickener in soups, sauces, and processed foods, as well as a binder in paper and textile manufacturing. Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands collectively dominate US imports under this heading, reflecting the European Union's concentrated potato starch processing industry built around dedicated starch potato varieties. The US schedule separates human-consumption grades (1108130010) from other uses (1108130090), and food-use shipments require FDA facility registration and Prior Notice. Importers sourcing from EU suppliers should verify that the product meets US food additive and labeling standards, as EU specifications for modified starch labeling differ from FDA requirements.

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Imports

$13.0M

from 23 countries · YTD: $48.5M

Exports: $494K

Deficit of $12.5M (net importer)

Trade balance: deficit of $12.5M (net importer)

YTD: $48.5M imported (April 2026)

527 shipments/month

Top Import Sources

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1GERMANY$4.1M
33.3%
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Import Trend (12 months)

Monthly import values over time

Geographic Breakdown

WHEAT OR MESLIN FLOUR

HS 110100

$20.9M

WHEAT GLUTEN, WHETHER OR NOT DRIED

HS 110900

$20.0M

MALT, NOT ROASTED

HS 110710

$15.4M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands dominate US potato starch imports?

These three countries host large-scale cooperative starch processing facilities that were developed specifically around high-starch potato varieties grown under EU agricultural programs. Their production scale, consistent quality, and established export logistics give them a structural cost and reliability advantage over other origins. This concentration also means US importers face meaningful supply-chain risk if EU crop yields or trade conditions shift.

How should an importer document that potato starch is intended for human consumption versus industrial use?

The commercial invoice should explicitly state the intended use (food grade or industrial grade), and the entry should be accompanied by a product specification sheet confirming purity, heavy metal limits, and microbiological standards consistent with food use. For the 1108130010 line, FDA Prior Notice must be filed before arrival, and the foreign manufacturing facility must be registered with FDA.